Russia and Iran in talks over $10b arms deal

Moscow: Russia and Iran are in talks over an arms deal worth around $10 billion (Dh36.73 billion) that would see Moscow deliver T-90 tanks, artillery systems, planes and helicopters to Tehran, a senior Russian senator said on Monday, the RIA news agency reported.

Viktor Ozerov, head of the defence and security committee in the Russian upper house of parliament, or Federation Council, told reporters talks on the potential deal were under way during a parliamentary visit to Iran, RIA said.