Iran official: We have obtained the S-300 missile system

Iran has its nuclear installations well guarded and are scattered around the country some of which are deep under ground. An attack will occur eventually but its success will be similar to the sanctions imposed upon Iran. Frutless.

Anything Iran purchases, Israel can destroy.

Each day Isreal is weaker becauseshe moves against the history behind wrong conception of peace, unfortunately.... Build a real peace with Palestinians , and Iran will throw the S-300 in the PGulf

The missiles are defensive, can't attack Israel with those. Most likely had them all along. China has quite few S-300s that it could lend to it's Gas station(Iran). Wonder if Iran received any special delivery purchases from the Republic of North Korea. Nukes delivered by submarine, would be quite an investment.

Well done Iran.

Lots of noise has been coming out of Iran lately.Most of it is hot air about the consequences of an attack.I think this is just made up news to make the west think twice before attacking and to buy the Iranians more time to keep up with their clandestine work.

If this stuff is obsolete and Iran is intent on buying some such system it's probably best that they buy this obsolete junk instead of something good. Israel and the west probably know how to get around this system and defend against it.

why are the Russians reluctant? Buy one ,copy 100 . The Iranians will study this machine and copy it, as they did with the Korean missiles , Russian torpedoes etc etc

Also there is no protection against rain of missiles It is great to have all four missiles

..except if one is concerned about Iran's defense capabilities if it were to be attacked.

..except if one is concerned about Iran's defense capabilities if it were to be attacked.

Why are we focusing on the Great Oz while paying no attention to the man in the booth running ALL of the bells and whistles? Ahmadinejad is nothing more than a mouthpiece for the SUPREME Leader's designations. The man has zero power to control the army and police in the face of the Supreme Leader's decisions. He cannot, indeed, attack Israel on his command. Not even by the Constitution of Iran, available for everyone to read (in English). So while you publish stories daily to demonize this monkey: "Ahmadinejad threatens Paul the Octopus" "Mahmoud steals candy from babies" "Mahmoud kicks wife's pet kitten" "Ahmadinejad spits in your Cheerios", remember that he's not even the real power-broker in Iran.

As far as is known the only power is Israel. No balance, just nuclear hegemony. Salaam/Shalom

Great, they have obtained 4 missiles - so, at best, they will be able to shoot down 4 aircraft. That's really going to protect them.

They are never stronger than German nazi and their adolf hitler .

They are now obsolete and Israel shouldn't really fear them since they will no doubt have countermeasures for them now. Iran would not be receiving these otherwise. They are now also trying to get the S400 system which s something to fear. But let's be honest, even if Iran got this system it is still a defensive weapon against unwanted intruders.

If this is true, then Iran is to be commended.

If we know anything about modern day Israel, it is that they hate elements of risk, even though they be slight. If this were not true, Hizbollah would have been eradicated long ago, and Hamas would suffer daily setbacks. As it is, Israel suffered only about 120 IDF casualties in the 2006 war and was ready to call it quits even though they had achieved none of their objectives. Any war calling for the invasion of Lebanon or the bombing of Iran will insure that Israel takes a lot more casualties than that. A lot more.

The specific version, the S-300 PT, was the original version. It uses the antiquated Tin Shield surviellance radar, Flap Lid fire control system, and often a Clam Shell low altitude radar. The PT version is of limited mobility, and reloads are often prevented by the hot launch damaging the TEL. The SA-10 missile is NOT a long-range system. Belarus has been replacing it's S-300 PT and S-300V systems with the PS model. The claim by Iran is for an obsolete version not the S-300 PMU which Russia was to have delivered. US and Israeli pilots have been training against the much more capable S-300 PMU in Red Flag exercises for years. Perspective folks. This is not a game changing development.

Russia, Belarus, they're only interested in the money. I'm guessing that they don't care who buys their stuff from them so long as someone does. So what you do it YOU BUY IT. Yes, that'll cost a few shekels but it's cheaper than fighting and war. Then, if you don't need it you might resell it or parts of it. This could be a good investment.

Russia, Belarus, they're only interested in the money. I'm guessing that they don't care who buys their stuff from them so long as someone does. So what you do it YOU BUY IT. Yes, that'll cost a few shekels but it's cheaper than fighting and war. Then, if you don't need it you might resell it or parts of it. This could be a good investment.

Well, signing a deal doesn´t in any way mean, they actually got those missiles already via Belarus or Azerbaijan. It might as well be questioned, if the S-300 would seriously increase their defense capability or could turn into a trojan horse: As it is generally accepted that Israel views those missiles as a strategic game changer there would be less fallout from the IDF taking them out than there would be from an allout air-strike. Iran would have to respond though in a way that could easily trigger an open war - leading to the destruction of its nuclear arms capacity. With Iran at least in great part responsible for the escalation this would be one of the smoother "armed conflict entry scenarios".

SDHD says it isn't in another talkback, and he is always right

The Iranians recently said they can torch Tel Aviv... in a blase of glory. Yet today, they literally stumble over themselves... in order to purchase the S-300 missile system. In the film Prizzi’s Honor, it was Jack Nicholson who famously said... If they are so freaken confident... why are they acting so freaken phobic. Hmm... I guess the Iranians don't watch Hollywood movies.

A report saying that Iran has recieved the S-300 Air Defence System as you required. But then you'll be saying that this is being made up as well. Iran is acquiring the chess pieces to do israel serious damage. However you have no need to worry safe in Seattle or whereever it is you reside in the United States so need to concerny yourself over your personal safety as you exhort Israelis into the valley of death cheering from the sidelines.

A report saying that Iran has recieved the S-300 Air Defence System as you required. But then you'll be saying that this is being made up as well. Iran is acquiring the chess pieces to do israel serious damage. However you have no need to worry safe in Seattle or whereever it is you reside in the United States so need to concerny yourself over your personal safety as you exhort Israelis into the valley of death cheering from the sidelines.

Iran recieving delivery of the S-300 from Belarus will pobably spur the Russians to fulfill their contract, as otherwise Russia is actually starting to lose money and control over the system if Iran is successfully sourcing them elsewhere. And obviously the fact Iran has obtained this weapons system means that the idea of flying slow moving helicopters in Iranian airspace over their nuclear sites has just become a no brainer.

The Israeli and American pilots will bite the Iranian dust now!

It is normal in official sales of advanced arms that the buyer commits not to transfer or re-sell the systems to another party, for otherwise the seller loses control and the arms might reach an adversary. Belarus is close to Russia politically, and even depends on it in many ways. It is simply unthinkable that they would have transferred the missiles to Iran without Russian authorization. So here is how it worked: The Russians had a contract to sell the S-300 to Iran. They were pressured by the West not to deliver (even though this system is not included in the UN sanctions). For not delivering, the Russians were going to obtain some benefits from the West. On the other hand, the Iranians are good clients and it was important to keep them happy. What do you do? The compromise: Russia secretly allows Belarus and one or two more very good friends to transfer a small number of batteries to Iran. The Iranians are appreciative enough and Russia still keeps the option to sell more if the West doesn't deliver benefits. Incidentally, the US under Reagan authorized Israel to sell US missiles to Iran in order to overcome Congressional sanctions...

Iran official: "We have obtained the S-300 missile system, what the hell do we do with them "?

How did Belarus get this weapons system? As I understand it the country is very poor because its cut off from the European community as it is run by a dictator with an odd moustache. Maybe the Russians left it behind or its a museum piece...who knows.

... are rewarded by a lot of thumbs up. So, you see now, Belarus provides Iran with state of the art - killer rockets, and Israel reacts as a mad dog, although this ensures peace (by #2). A miracle!

in with drones with hell fires mixed in with fighter bombers under the cover of signal jamming equiipment. calling all virgins,report for virgin to martyrs duty

If this report is true, it only proves that high oil and gas prices have made Iran so rich it can buy whatever it wants even with UN sanctions. Threats to attack Iran is only making it richer and stronger.

It means that the motivation of US and Israel to attack Iran significantly decreases . It means no war in the middle east, it means less middle eastern would be killed, it means american and european pay less for energy!

As former resident of Belarus I can assure that any sofisticated weapon system supplied by Belarus will not work. They simply could not make and support such things

Diplomacy may just work here.

Good new. Russia by not delivering the S-300 hoped and US/Israel attack on Iran. A third war after Afghanistan and Iraq would have precipitated the collapse of US might. With a debt of 14 trillions $, a third war would have been lethal. But with a weak US, Israel has no chance to survive. Sanctions against Iran are a real blessing for China and Russia. The faltering European economy will not be able to recover. Well done from Us point of view. As Churchill said the US always take the right decision but only after trying all the bad ones.

Strictly defensive in nature so no complaints by anyone I'm sure. What the dithering Russia was trying to accomplish remains a mystery.

Belarus sold the s-300's to Iran. Israel payed Belarus to supply s-300's with hidden modifications that allows the IDF to take over control of the launchers and disrupt the missiles flightpass. Belarus makes some dosh on both side and Mahmoud gets screwed 'Iranian style' . All ends well.

This is definately good for Iran. With their indigeneous missile capability and with the S-300 in their hands they will have a more solid and viable defense every passing day. Surrounding Israel with enough missile fire power will bring them to their knees. Iran and its arab allies may not be fully there yet but their capacity is in fact growing rather than declining. Israel missed the opportunity to make peace in the early 90s when it was in a far more better strategic situation.

that not every country is owned by AIPAC & Co.

Peace could be reach when exist a balance of forces and not when an only state ,namely Israel-makes all the non senses possible acting or reacting as a mad dog how she is proudly saying on herself.