Iran Delivers Fath-360 Close-Range Missiles to Russia Without Launchers, Raising Operational Uncertainty

Sep 21, 2024, 04:16 PM

Iran has delivered Fath-360 close-range ballistic missiles to Russia but has not included the necessary mobile launchers, according to multiple sources including Reuters. This omission raises uncertainty about when or if these missiles will become operational. It is suggested that Russia may plan to modify trucks to transport the missiles. The absence of launchers could also open up space for new diplomatic talks between Iran and Western countries to de-escalate tensions. A European official mentioned that they did not expect Iran to provide the launchers. Washington last week accused Tehran of delivering these missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine.