the contract was signed two years ago for russia to supply iran with tor-mi missles system, but it's only for defensive purposes just like what the system is desihned for.so why are the u.s and isreal getting hyped up over it, is it cos it's going to make it harder for them to invade and grab iran's oil like they did in iraq?
http://www.russianews.net/story/218436
2006-11-24 21:21:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
well every country who has vital natural resources should be armed to the teeth to protect them selves. iraq did't hve the capabilty so that why the fasicst invaded them to grab thier oil, well iran is well prepared if the nazi's try to invade them and try to grab thier oil.
2006-11-24 21:30:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Put it this way, if Iran bought 1000 single shot rifles made during the US civil war era it would still cause unrest for the USA.
No matter how old or obsolete a weapon is, if it can fire a bullet or carry a warhead then it can kill US soldiers in any future conflict.
The Tor-mi missiles are fairly accurate and effective short-range missiles, although Russia has far more effective weapons that it could have sold to Iran, but didn't.
However, what Russia won't sell some one else will, so expect to see more modern weapons appearing in parades throughout Iran, and yes they will have Chinese writing on the side.
2006-11-25 06:50:08 · answer #2 · answered by jonmorritt 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
US is not being cranky about some lame nuke program. Its all about the oil, and partly Israel.
I am not sure about the capabilities of those AA weapons systems. But I am sure they are far more advanced than the ones in Iraq.
So yes, it might make harder for the US and possibly Israel to invade Iran. I am opposed to an invasion on Iran, and I hope they can defend themselves from the dogs. No one has asked the US to dictate anyone.
2006-11-25 05:29:39 · answer #3 · answered by Zabanya 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tor-m1 missiles, nice piece of crap technology they are, we act hyped because Iran is a hostile state so we make them believe it bothers us so they go and expend more money buying more of those missiles that wont make a difference the day the US wanted to deal with the Iranians they go wasting their money instead of feeding their people honest if we want to nuke some country who is gonna stop us? they can build 6, 10, 20 nukes we got hundreds and other stuff just as bad America only need a very good excuse pray you never live o see a mushroom cloud over an American city because that will be the beginning of what Empire USA really means.
2006-11-25 06:21:21 · answer #4 · answered by soulcatcher 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Most normal people get a little gittery when any country with a proven radical government starts receiving weapons. Iran may or may not be on the verge of producing Nukes which just adds to the danger.
How upset was Russia when the Afghan rebels obtained stinger missiles during their unlawful and terrible invasion and occupation?
2006-11-25 05:54:50 · answer #5 · answered by jessica a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have much of a problem with it. These missiles are defensive in nature, and every nation has the right to defend itself. Hell, they're just medium range SAMs. Sure, if the US or Israel tried to invade, it would make it a bit more difficult, but Iran would be a much more difficult war than Iraq anyways.
2006-11-25 06:12:34 · answer #6 · answered by Paul P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey news cast, all the sorry excuses for IRAQ's 4th largest miltary in the world barely caused us to Burp on our way to bagdad. We did not even have to think about opening the store that morning!!! You wouldn't know a nazi if it kicked you away from your nintendo because the USA killed them all!!! Russia could sell everything it has to IRAN and if we wanted it they could not stop us. If we wanted oil we could just get rid of everyone in IRAQ and take it, Nope we want Iraqies to have it. And for the most part we have always had a great relationship with the Persians, it is the sad Government we hate. Sorry if you cannot tell the good guys from the bad try the reset button boy!
2006-11-25 08:06:10 · answer #7 · answered by SweetDeath! 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Iraq attacked them for 10 years, am,erica has made threatening nosies to them, they live Ina volatile area
why wouldn't someone sell missiles to them? just because America doesn't like them doesn't mean most of the world cares what the USA thinks or agrees with the USA
the USA has proved after Iraq it cant be trusted
2006-11-25 05:28:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ther is always someone trying to sell something in order to kill people......ironically its usually from those countries who are supposed to be the most civilised.
2006-11-25 07:09:21 · answer #9 · answered by PS Drummer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does Iran need "defensive missiles"? Plus, they suppoedly have nukes, or will, so why would anyone sell missiles to them?
2006-11-25 05:24:07 · answer #10 · answered by amg503 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋