Posted on 08/11/2008 8:19:25 PM PDT by Flavius
Yes, I noticed that after I made the post & then went to verify the actual missile capabilities. It is now clear to me that they were using this as a threat to Tiblisi.
Though we should keep in mind that the Russians have had a hand in the development of the Shahab-3 which can defintely reach Isreal from almost anywhere in Iran.
We have not heard the end of Putin’s deep seated desire to return Russia to superpower status. Being in a position to cripple the oil flow to the West would be a quick path to the end. Especially since the Party of surrender now controls the Congress and may well soon hold the White house.
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