Reuters: Iran says Russia delivers first part of S-300 defense system
Russia has delivered the first part of an advanced missile defense system to Iran, Iranian media reported on Monday, starting to equip Tehran with technology that was blocked before it signed a deal with world powers on its nuclear program.
The S-300 surface-to-air system was first deployed at the height of the Cold War in 1979.
In its updated form it is one of the most advanced systems of its kind and, according to British security think tank RUSI, can engage multiple aircraft and ballistic missiles around 150 km (90 miles) away.
Russia's agreement to provide Iran with S-300 has sparked concern in Israel, whose government Iran has said it aims to destroy.
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WNU Editor: There is some confusion on what was exactly delivered .... Iran backtracks on S-300 missile reception (Arutz Sheva). More here .... Kremlin Declines to Comment on Reports of First S-300 Deliveries to Iran (Sputnik), and here .... Iran clarifies: We have yet to receive S-300 missile system (Times of Israel).
More News On Russia Shipping The S-300 System To Iran
Russian S-300 air defence missiles 'arrive in Iran' -- BBC
Iran takes delivery of first batch of S-300 missile systems -- UPI
Iran receives first part of missile defense system from Russia, official says -- FOX News
Russia begins delivery of advanced missile defense system to Iran -- DW
Russia Delivers First Part Of S-300 Air-Defense System To Iran -- RFE
1st delivery of Russian S-300 air defense system arrives in Iran - Iranian FM -- RT
Iran confirms delivery of first batch of Russia’s S-300 air defense missile systems -- TASS
Iran receives first shipment of S-300 missile system -- Trend
First Phase of Iran-Russia S-300 Contract Completed: Spokesman -- Tasnim
Iran says first phase of implementing S300 missile deal completed -- Tehran Times
Iran gets first part of Russian missile system -- Al Arabiya
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