article_snippet.sent: The move is likely to anger both the U.S. and Israel at a time of heightened tensions between the world powers and following a landmark deal on nuclear weapons.
article_snippet.sent: The framework deal, reached this month, intended to significantly restrict Iran’s ability to produce nuclear weapons, while giving Iran relief from international sanctions.
article_snippet.sent: The negotiations have been heavily criticised by Israel which has warned against Iran having any nuclear activities.
article_snippet.sent: Russia signed the £545million ($800m) contract to sell Iran the S-300 missile system in 2007, but later suspended their delivery because of strong objections from the U.S. and Israel.
article_snippet.sent: The contract to deliver the S-300 missile system was heavily criticised by Israel and the U.S., who feared The contract to deliver the system could be used to protect Iranian nuclear sites.
article_snippet.sent: When The contract to deliver the system was cancelled, Iran filed a lawsuit with a court in Geneva, seeking £2.7billion ($4bn) in damages for breach of contract, but a court in Geneva has not yet issued a ruling.
article_snippet.sent: the deal is supposed to be finalised by June 30.
article_snippet.sent: There is no firm agreement on how or when to lift sanctions.