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Russia Selling Missles to Iran

I was reading an article at cnn.com saying that Russia has began delivery of missiles to Iran. The types of missiles that is being delivered are called Tor-M1 missiles. 29 missiles are being sold, for a total of $700 million. These missiles are designed for low-mid range altitude, short distanced attacks, and are used to destroy basically anything that flys, from airplanes, helicopters, and other missiles. This action is breaking an agreement with the USA stopping the export of arms to Iran. Russia's reasons for this action are unclear.

I can't say much about this, since there isn't a lot of information shown, but obviously it shouldn't be allowed. I am wondering why Russia would agree to this trade when they are our allies and agree with us on the most part. Hopefully Russia comes to realize that they are making a mistake and cuts the deal short. The world is dangerous enough as it is, and we don't need more countries with new powerful weapons, especially unstable countries such as Iran.

CNN article

Tor-M1 Missile explanation

posted by Anonymous @ 11/24/2006 06:42:00 PM