US warns Russia against selling missiles to Iran

[Americanhero1]

WASHINGTON – U.S. officials say they want answers from Russia on whether it is selling advanced surface-to-air missiles to Iran. The U.S. insists such a move could threaten American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

A senior military intelligence official said Monday the U.S. believes the sale of Russian long-range S-300 missiles is taking place. However, the official said it appears that no equipment has yet been delivered to Iran. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter.

Russia's state arms export agency said Monday it is supplying Iran with defensive weapons, including surface-to-air missiles.

State Department spokesman Robert Wood said the U.S. is seeking clarification from Russia.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081222/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_russia_iran

[Ulli]

Russia should not do this. It would be causing terrible consequences. 

[zachor_ve_kavod]

If Russia gives weapons to Iran, that has to be considered an act of war, not merely proliferation.

[Ulli]

If Russia gives weapons to Iran, that has to be considered an act of war, not merely proliferation.

Specially this weapon system. It is very advanced and didn't belong in the hands of quranimals.

[Americanhero1]

Russia should not do this. It would be causing terrible consequences. 

Do you think they really care about what they are doing

[Ulli]

Russia should not do this. It would be causing terrible consequences. 

Do you think they really care about what they are doing

Yes, because they are basically normal people. Imo if they have trouble with the USA they should speak openly with the US-gouvernment about it and not sent advanced weapon systems to Iran. 

[briann]

Russia should not do this. It would be causing terrible consequences. 

Do you think they really care about what they are doing

Yes, because they are basically normal people. Imo if they have trouble with the USA they should speak openly with the US-gouvernment about it and not sent advanced weapon systems to Iran. 

This has NOTHING to do with the people of Russia..   This is about Putin and Putin's plan for the world.  He has hijacked a country that was ready to shake off the shackles of totalitarianism...  Thats doesnt mean that they would suddenly love America... but it DOES mean that this UNHOLY union with Iran would have NEVER happened.