Iran ‘used lethal Russian missiles’ to down US fighter jet, intelligence sources say after quietly making £450m deal

Intelligence agencies report that Iran allegedly deployed advanced Russian-made Verba air defense systems in a recent military engagement involving a US aircraft. The disclosure follows revelations of a covert £450 million arms transaction between Tehran and Moscow, highlighting escalating military cooperation between the two nations. The alleged incident raises concerns about the proliferation of sophisticated weaponry in the Middle East and its implications for regional stability and US military operations.