According to Russia and Iran in 2007 signed a sales contract, the direction of Russia to sell Iran a number of S-300 air defense missile system. According to Iran’s claim that Russia is still unwilling to deliver, did not make any explanation.
Iranian Labor News agency quoted Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi, then reported that Russia’s practice “inappropriate” and would be regarded as an unreliable partner. He urged the Russian side, such as about the delivery of air defense missile system.
The United States and Israel against Russia to sell Iran S-300 air defense missile system, believe that this weapon system will affect the military balance in the Middle East.
Israeli President Shimon Peres in August said that Russian President Dmitry Medvedev promised to reconsider the export to Iran of S-300 air defense missile system.
Russian-Iranian officials are not talking about the arms sales to the contract amount. Some military analysts estimate that if Russia does not fulfill the contract, Russia will lose about 10 billion dollars in revenue, while paying Iran 300000000-400000000 U.S. dollars penalty.
S-300 air defense missile system performance, advanced to intercept aircraft, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles and other incoming enemy targets.
