Monday, July 30, 2007

Arms Buildup In The Middle East


This morning, according to The Jerusalem Post, the Israeli government “is looking into reports that Russia plans to sell 250 advanced long-range Sukhoi-30 fighter jets to Iran in an unprecedented billion-dollar deal.
The Sukhoi-30 fighter… this one belongs to India
“In addition to the fighter jets,” the Post continues, “Tehran also plans to purchase a number of aerial fuel tankers that are compatible with the Sukhoi and capable of extending its range by thousands of kilometers. Defense officials said the Sukhoi sale would grant Iran long-range offensive capabilities.”
Russia also recently gave Iran some antiaircraft systems to protect Tehran's nuclear installations. At the time, the Russians said they reserve the right to sell Iran weapons, such as the anti-aircraft system, that are of a defensive nature.
Didn’t we report recently in The Sound Of Cannons that Chavez was helping the Iranians build a natural gas facility? Seems like Putin’s comment last month that we’re returning to the Cold War may not be too far off…
Our word of warning: Watch your wallet.

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