Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (right) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet in Moscow Tuesday. Alexei Nikolsky/RIA Novosti/ReutersRussia Suspends Iran Arms Sale Following Israeli PM's Visit To Moscow -- Christian Science Monitor
Russia decided to delay the delivery of S-300 air defense missiles to Iran a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The delay is expected to further strain relations between Moscow and Tehran.
Russia on Wednesday delayed the delivery of S-300 air defense missiles to Iran, citing unspecified technical problems. The announcement comes a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in Moscow to urge Russia to take tougher action against Iran’s nuclear program. The delay is expected to further strain relations between Moscow and Tehran.
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More News On Russia's S-300 Air Defense Sale To Iran
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Russia delays missile delivery to Iran -- AFP
Russia: Iran arms deal delayed due to technical problems -- Ynet News
Russia says missile delivery to Iran delayed for technical reasons -- Xinhuanet
My Comment: The "sale of the S-300 air defense system is delayed due to technical reasons". Hmmmm .... no one is buying that cover story.
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