Posted on 11/24/2006 7:36:05 AM PST by Ooh-Ah
Russia has begun deliveries of the Tor-M1 air defence rocket system to Iran, Russian news agencies quoted military industry sources as saying, in the latest sign of a Russian-US rift over Iran.
"Deliveries of the Tor-M1 have begun. The first systems have already been delivered to Tehran," ITAR-TASS quoted an unnamed, high-ranking source as saying Friday.
The United States has pressed Russia to halt military sales to Iran, which Washington accuses of harbouring secret plans to build a nuclear weapon.
Moscow has consistently defended its weapons trade with Iran. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov said the contract for 29 rocket systems, signed in December last year, was legitimate because the Tor-M1 has a purely defensive role.
ITAR-TASS reported that the rockets were to be deployed around Iran's nuclear sites, including the still incomplete, Russian-built atomic power station at Bushehr.
In August, Washington announced sanctions against several companies, including Russian arms exporter Rosoboronexport, for supplying technology to Iran that could allegedly be used to develop missile technology and weapons of mass destruction.
Under the sanctions no US company can deal with foreign companies on the sanctions list for two years.
A spokesman for Rosoboronexport contacted by AFP would not confirm or deny the reports about the Tor-M1 delivery, which were also issued by the Interfax news agency.
The Tor-M1 is a low to medium-altitude missile fired from a tracked vehicle against airplanes, helicopters and other airborne targets.
The news came as the UN Security Council continued to consider possible sanctions against Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile activity in response to the Islamic republic's suspect nuclear programme.
The major powers have been debating a draft resolution drawn up by Britain, France and Germany that would impose limited sanctions on Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile sectors for Tehran's failure to comply with an earlier UN resolution on halting enrichment.
China and Russia, both close economic partners with Iran, argue the measures are too extensive, while Washington has pressed for tougher action.
I think you have to be a believer before you understand scripture and especially prophecy. Much prophecy has been hidden until now, especially Daniel. Now we're beginning to see it unfold. People don't read the Bible either. They may read books about the Bible but if they aren't believers, they won't understand it anyway.
Actually, what we HAVE are a media and Democrat politicians who would rather see the country completely fail if the Left can't control the agenda.
Another factor in this that we overlook is the continuing Chechan war. Buying off Iran to limit their jihad against the West and not into the Caucusus is probably part of the picture as well.
Shades of 1962 only this time we don't seem to be standing in their way of arming our enemies.
Patootey takes yet another step toward resurrecting the Evil Empire.
They have a history of not "getting" it.
I've been of the mind that Ezekial 38/39 has been in play since this summer with the war between Israel and Hizbollah.
Bust out the EA6-B Prowlers with HARM.
True, but if we can point out the similarities between what the Bible says and current world events the Holy Spirit can stir a person's soul. I see it happening in my kids now.
BTW, has anyone checked out this website? It's actually pretty good and has a lot of useful information.
Cheers!
http://raptureready.com/
What does this tell us...
The Iranians are obliviously getting close to finishing their nuclear program and are very concerned about Israel or the US not letting them keep it.
My guess is that they have already started nuclear weapons development and with the reactors coming on line, the weapons development will only accelerate.
bttt
I'm no theologian, but God has allowed Israel to be over taken by it's enemies on numerous occasions (Old Testament).
i think you are exactly positively absolutely right!!
"..... The United States will be through as a major power and will be a puppet to the one world order."
39 posted on 11/24/2006 11:05:47 AM PST by pctech
Which is the wet dream of every Democrat.
Actually these are the weapons which are a big threat to stand-off missiles & bombs.The Ruskies designed these with such specifications in mind unlike the older S-300 series.
Sounds like a good book. I might pick it up.
Truly Clintonesque spin. Putting this up as a legitimate rationale for selling them to Iran is no better than "it depends on what the definition of 'is' is."
I recommend we stop putzing around with the little fry in the world. Nuke Moscow and Beijing simultaneously and then lets see who wants to threaten us next.
I'm trying to teach my sons. Only one is listening. HE will be prepared somewhat but the other two? They worry me.
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