Russia has started delivering its S-300 surface-to-air missiles to Iran. The controversial deal, which became possible after international sanctions on Iran were lifted last year, has faced opposition from Israel, Saudi Arabia and the US. Iran and Russia first signed the missile deal in three years later, but sanctions prompted Russia to freeze the contract 2007. The S-300 can be used against multiple targets or to shoot down other missiles. Israel and US have said that they fear that Iran will use the system to protect its nuclear sites from possible air strikes.
Russia has started delivering its S-300 surface-to-air missiles to Iran. The controversial deal, which became possible after international sanctions on Iran were lifted last year, has faced opposition from Israel, Saudi Arabia and the US. Iran and Russia first signed the missile deal in 2007, but sanctions prompted Russia to freeze the contract three years later. The S-300 can be used against multiple targets or to shoot down other missiles. Israel and US have said that they fear that Iran will use the system to protect its nuclear sites from possible air strikes.