Monday, May 4, 2009

Belarus 'Selling Iran Iskander-M Missiles'

Image: An undated file picture shows Russian missile complex "Iskander" on display.

From Press TV:

Amid speedy relationship developments between Belarus and Iran, a report says the former Soviet state is selling Tehran the Russian-made Iskander-M tactical missile systems.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday said that he would like to implement top-level agreements with the government of Tehran.

"We will sacredly fulfill our agreements with Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and expect more activity in projects earmarked for joint implementation," President Lukashenko said in a message handed to the visiting Iranian Judicial chief Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi-Shahroudi.

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My Comment: This is a "nice way" for the Russians to say that they are not selling weapons to Iran .... even though their allies are.

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