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Russia Confirms Sale Of Missile-Defense Systems To Iran
January 16, 2007
The TOR-M1 antiaircraft system (epa)
Ivanov said an unspecified number of TOR-M1 systems have been supplied in keeping with the two governments' contract.
He added that Iran is not under sanctions preventing it from acquiring defensive equipment.
Iran is under UN sanctions banning it from acquiring nuclear-related technology and materials.
The air-defense deal with Russia has drawn criticism from the United States.
(Reuters, AP)