Wednesday, 24 December 2008

US: Russia's S-300 missile sale to Iran marks Israel's decision point

DEBKAfile Special Report

December 23, 2008, 11:22 AM (GMT+02:00)

Russian SA-300 long-range anti-air missile in action

Russian SA-300 long-range anti-air missile in action

An American military intelligence official says Russia's sale of S-300 long-range missiles to Iran presents a "decision point for Israel, since once the anti-aircraft system is in place it could deter any strike" against Iran's nuclear sites.

DEBKAfile's military sources point to the confusion contrived by Moscow about the state of the consignment. Nonetheless, an American source said Tuesday: "The US believes it is taking place."

For DEBKAfile article of Dec. 18, first disclosing that the transaction had gone through, click HERE 
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