In Phone Call With Putin, Netanyahu Protests Russian Sale of Advanced Missiles to Iran
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The S-300 anti-aircraft missile system at the Victory Parade, Red Square, 2009. Photo: Wikipedia.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Russia’s president to convey his displeasure over Russia’s decision to sell advanced anti-aircraft missiles to Iran. Putin for his part told Netanyahu that the missiles had only defensive capabilities and “pose no threat” to Israel
Netanyahu’s office said he spoke with Vladimir Putin Tuesday to protest Russia’s planned delivery of advanced S-300 air defense missile systems to the Islamic Republic. The Kremlin confirmed the call in a statement on Tuesday.
