Russia Says It Will Not Stall Sale of S-300 Anti-Aircraft Defense System...
Russia has said that it sees no valid reason to stall it's sale of S-300 Anti-Aircraft Defense Systems to the Islamic Republic of Iran. The...
Russia has said that it sees no valid reason to stall it's sale of S-300 Anti-Aircraft Defense Systems to the Islamic Republic of Iran. The announcement came just ahead of Israeli Premiere Netanyahu's visit to Russia. Recorded February 14, 2010 at 2100GMT
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As Russia Reneges On S-300 Deal, Iran Announces It Will Develop Its Own...
Iran to build system similar to S-300
Iran says the construction of a missile defense system similar to the sophisticated Russian S-300...
Iran to build system similar to S-300
Iran says the construction of a missile defense system similar to the sophisticated Russian S-300 anti-aircraft system is still on the country's agenda.
Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi told reporters on Wednesday that Iran still plans to construct the system.
His remarks come after Moscow decided to suspend a much-delayed deal to deliver the system to Iran.
"A decision has been taken not to supply the S-300 to Iran, they undoubtedly fall under sanctions," chief of the Russian General Staff, Gen. Nikolai Makarov said on Wednesday.
"The authorities decided to suspend the process of supplies," ITAR-TASS News Agency quoted Makarov as saying.
Under a contract signed in 2005, Russia was required to provide Iran with at least five S-300 air-defense systems. However, Moscow's continuous delays in delivering the defense system drew criticism from Tehran on several occasions.
Following the adoption of Resolution 1929 by UN Security Council (UNSC) against Iran, Russian authorities began making conflicting statements about how the new sanctions would affect the contract.
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said in June that Moscow would "freeze the delivery of the S-300 missiles" to Iran as it runs counter to the new round of UN Security Council sanctions on the country.
Putin's remarks came as Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had earlier said UN sanctions would not affect the S-300 contract with Iran, as these missiles are "defensive weapons" and do not fall under the terms of the sanctions.
Iran has been trying to obtain the sophisticated defense system to improve its deterrence power in reaction to Israeli war rhetoric.
Experts believe the S-300 missile defense system can shield Iranian nuclear sites from any Israeli airstrike.
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[07 June 2012] Russia, China back Iran nuclear rights - English
[07 June 2012] 'Russia, China back Iran nuclear rights' - English
Moscow has issued a statement supporting Tehran's right to the peaceful use of...
[07 June 2012] 'Russia, China back Iran nuclear rights' - English
Moscow has issued a statement supporting Tehran's right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and will shore up its efforts to ensure the international recognition of Iran's right. Foreign policy advisor Yuri Ushakov noted that the issue will also be discussed during a Thursday meeting of Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Beijing.
Press TV has conducted an interview with Christopher Walker, political analyst from London, to further discuss the issue.
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[13 June 2012] Russia will confront any US - led attack on Syria Webster...
[13 June 2012] Russia will confront any US - led attack on Syria Webster Tarpley - English
Israel is apparently laying the groundwork for a...
[13 June 2012] Russia will confront any US - led attack on Syria Webster Tarpley - English
Israel is apparently laying the groundwork for a possible military attack on Syria by alleging that Damascus could be using chemical weapons against the Syrian people. Tel Aviv has recently expressed concern about what it calls the use of chemical weapons in Syria. Israel says the weapons could fall into the wrong hands and that they may even be used by Syria to carry out an attack against Israeli forces. The pretext is being used to justify a possible military assault on Syria even if it means triggering a broader conflict across the region. Ayoob Kara, a senior member of the Israeli Likud Party led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, claimed in an interview with Israel Radio on June 9 that the Syrian government has used "chemical weapons against men, women, and children" during the past months of unrest in the country.
Press TV talks with Dr. Webster Griffin Tarpley, author and historian in Washington, to further shed light on the issue.
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[28 June 2012] Iran Russia will respond to Syria war - English
[28 June 2012] Iran Russia will respond to Syria war - English
Ankara has deployed a convoy of about 30 military vehicles, including trucks loaded...
[28 June 2012] Iran Russia will respond to Syria war - English
Ankara has deployed a convoy of about 30 military vehicles, including trucks loaded with missile batteries, to the Syrian border, Turkish state media say.
Interview with Hisham Jaber, director of Center for Middle East Studies
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[21 Oct 2013] A bomb explosion ripped through a passenger bus in Russia...
A bomb explosion has ripped through a passenger bus in the south of Russia, killing six people.
The incident came as the bus carrying around 40...
A bomb explosion has ripped through a passenger bus in the south of Russia, killing six people.
The incident came as the bus carrying around 40 people, was traveling on the Volga River in the city of Volgograd. According to security officials and investigators, a suspected female bomber detonated the bomb inside the bus. There is no immediate information about the identity of the bomber and the motive behind the incident. More investigation is underway.
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[21 Oct 2013] Blast rips through bus in Russia Volgograd; several killed...
A bomb explosion has ripped through a passenger bus in the south of Russia, killing six people.
The incident came as the bus carrying around 40...
A bomb explosion has ripped through a passenger bus in the south of Russia, killing six people.
The incident came as the bus carrying around 40 people, was traveling on the Volga River in the city of Volgograd. According to security officials and investigators, a suspected female bomber detonated the bomb inside the bus. There is no immediate information about the identity of the bomber and the motive behind the incident. More investigation is underway.
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[17 Nov 2013] Iran nuclear deal in Russia interests: Afrasiabi - English
Press TV has conducted an interview with Kaveh Afrasiabi, author & political scientist (Boston), for his opinion on Russia\'s role in...
Press TV has conducted an interview with Kaveh Afrasiabi, author & political scientist (Boston), for his opinion on Russia\'s role in Iran\'s nuclear energy program negotiations.
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[10 Dec 2013] US scientist warns against US-Russia nuclear war - English
Ira Helfand, the co-president of the group International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, says there are more than 17 000 nuclear...
Ira Helfand, the co-president of the group International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, says there are more than 17 000 nuclear warheads which have been ignored since the Cold War ended in 19 91. He says modern nuclear weapons are far more powerful than the US bombs used against Japan in 19 45. Nine countries are believed to possess nuclear weapons with Russia and the US holding the vast majority of them. Israel is the Middle East\'s sole possessor of nuclear weapons. The US pledged in 2009 to work toward the abolition of its nuclear weapons but said it would keep them so long as others keep theirs.
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[11 Dec 2013] Russia says decision settling Iran nuclear program should...
Russia says the final decision settling the Iranian nuclear program should guarantee Tehran\'s right to developing a peaceful atomic energy...
Russia says the final decision settling the Iranian nuclear program should guarantee Tehran\'s right to developing a peaceful atomic energy industry and the security of all countries in the Middle East.
In his annual address to the Federal Assembly, Vladimir Putin said a breakthrough has been reached over the Iranian nuclear program but this is only the first step. It is necessary to carry out a patient search aimed at a broader solution to guarantee Iran\'s right to developing its peaceful atomic energy industry. On the missile system built by western countries, the Russian president said the missile defense system built by Western countries is defensive only in name. He added there is no need to develop the program after the recent world powers and Iran reached a deal on Tehran\'s nuclear program.
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[17 Dec 2013] Russia slams US for dividing terrorist into bad not so bad...
Russia takes a swipe at what it calls American double standards with regard to terrorists, saying Washington\'s policy is the main obstacle in the...
Russia takes a swipe at what it calls American double standards with regard to terrorists, saying Washington\'s policy is the main obstacle in the fight against terrorism.
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[11 Feb 2014] Russia criticizes US for adding individuals &...
Russia has criticized the United States\' recent decision to blacklist a number of individuals and companies for evading sanctions against Iran....
Russia has criticized the United States\' recent decision to blacklist a number of individuals and companies for evading sanctions against Iran.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says the US measure will hinder progress on ending the standoff over Iran\'s nuclear energy program. Ryabkov added that the unilateral U-S sanctions are illegitimate. Last November, Iran and the five permanent members of the U-N Security Council plus Germany reached a landmark agreement on Tehran\'s nuclear energy program. Under the deal, Iran agreed to limit its nuclear activities in return for the West easing its anti-Tehran sanctions. In late January, the two sides implemented the deal, with the West easing some of its sanctions.
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