An S-400 air defence missile system is deployed for a combat duty at the Hmeymim airbase to provide security of the Russian air group's flights in Syria. © Dmitriy Vinogradov / Sputnik
The Warzone/The Drive: Iraq Looking To Buy Russia's S-400 Air Defense System: Report
Such a deal would have serious geopolitical and strategic consequences, but it really it isn't that unexpected.
The Iraqi MP who heads the country's security and defense committee, Hakim Al Zamili, has been quoted as making the case for Baghdad to pursue a modern integrated air defense and surface to air missile system—namely Russia's much touted S-400 system.
Al Zamili stated the following according to Russia's TASS News Agency:
"Iraq has the right to own cutting-edge weapons to defend its territory and air space from air attacks... Terrorism targets our country abundant in places sacred for every Iraqi. There are signs and warnings that extremists might use aircraft for attacks on those shrines, which cause lots of worries and anxiety in the country... America is a developed country, not less than any other. However, the World Trade Center was attacked by planes... So Iraq intends to possess such a system as S-400 to defend the land, shrines and air space. We are serious about that.... [The U.S.] is unwilling to equip Iraq with arms and to supply it with systems that will ensure comprehensive protection in its territory and air space...but wants Iraq to be an open arena for realization of [US] plans. That is why, Iraq needs to have own [anti-aircraft] systems, it is our right to obtain them."
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WNU Editor: Iraq will be opened to sanctions from the U.S. should they proceed with this purchase .... which is why this deal will not happen now. But in the future .... I would not be surprised if they do purchase these weapon systems from Russia.
More News On Iraq Wanting To To Buy Russia's S-400 Air Defense System
US warns Iraq on purchase of Russian arms -- Kurdistan 24
Russia ready to provide Iraq with S-400 anti-aircraft system: ambassador -- Iraqi News
Iraq needs S-400 air defense systems to defend against air attacks — MP -- TASS
Iraqi Analyst Explains Why Baghdad Needs Russian Air Defense System -- Sputnik
Not so sure the US would sanction the Iraqis for taking the S400 because they already are getting Russian equipment. The only reason the US would sanction Turkey is because they are a part of NATO.
ReplyDeleteThese S-400's would probably be used against Israeli jets whenever they decide to attack Iran, so both them and the US politicians in their pocket are going to fight this deal tooth and nail.
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