Russia discusses delay in missile delivery to Iran

clipped from www.ynetnews.com Addressing delay in delivery of S-300 missiles to Tehran, FM Lavrov says Moscow 'never takes any actions leading to the destabilization of this or that region.' Adds: Russia to Mideast Quartet meeting next month Russia's foreign minister has hinted that the delay in delivering air-defense missiles to Iran is connected with concerns about regional tensions. Russia signed a contract in 2007 to sell S-300 missiles to Iran, a move that would substantially boost the country's defense capacities. Israel fears the sale would tip the regional power balance. Russian officials said none of the missiles have been delivered, but have been evasive about the reason. The Russian foreign minister also said a high-level meeting of the Middle East Quartet will take place in Moscow next month.

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