Putin arming IRAN with missile system as first rockets from Russia arrive in Tehran

Monday, July 18, 2016
By Paul Martin

RUSSIA’S Vladimir Putin has overseen the delivery of the first shipment of missiles to Iran in a controversial deal to help arm the volatile Islamic republic.

By TOM BATCHELOR
Express.co.uk
Mon, Jul 18, 2016

Missiles for the S-300 surface-to-air defence system arrived in Iran despite warnings from around the world the sale would exacerbate tensions in the region, particularly from Iran’s military rival and near-neighbour Israel.

Iranian officials insisted the fully-mobile missile system will be used to form a defensive shield in its airspace but repeated threats to wipe Israel from the map has caused alarm.

Putin lifted a suspension on weapons sales to Iran last year after a five-year ban on military deals with Tehran.

In April, Russia delivered the first parts of S-300, the missile tubes and radar equipment and the final delivery of parts is expected to be completed before the end of the year.

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