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