Russia does not refuse to deliver S-300 missile defense: Defense min
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA -- Minister of Defense and Logistics of the Armed Forces Brigadier-General Hossein Dehqan said on Sunday that Russian Federation does not refuse to deliver S-300 missile defense system.
Speaking to reporters, Dehqan said that military cooperation between Iran and Russia has gained momentum over the past two years.
He said that the two countries have begun negotiations on purchase and transfer of technology and have even signed contracts whose implementation is underway.
Asked about media speculation that Russia has cancelled contract on delivering S-300 missile defense system to Iran, the minister said the media speculating such allegations must give evidence.
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