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    Lavrov: Turkey's Patriot Missiles to Counter Iran Threats

    10:25 - 24.12.12



    The deployment of NATO's advanced surface-to-air Patriot missiles is
    intended to counter threats not only from Syria, but from Iran as
    well, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday.

    Earlier this month NATO approved the deployment of Patriot air defense
    systems in Turkey as a way to prevent potential Syrian cross-border
    missile or mortar attacks. Six NATO-controlled Patriot batteries are
    to be operational by the end of January 2013.

    `As for the purpose of this deployment, yes, I read and hear that some
    experts believe that if it is intended to prevent any Syrian crossfire
    then it could be positioned a bit differently,' he said in an
    interview with the RT television network.

    `And as it is envisaged to be positioned, some people say it is quite
    useful to protect the American radar which is part of the American
    missile defense system they are building quoting, `the threat from
    Iran'.'

    The top Russian diplomat added that `If this is the case then it is
    even more risky... because this multiple purpose deployment could create
    additional temptations.'

    NATO member Turkey formally requested Patriot missiles from the
    military alliance after weeks of talks with NATO allies about how to
    shore up security on its 900-kilometer (560 mile) border with Syria.

    Turkey has opened fire with artillery several times in recent months
    across its border with Syria in retaliation for shelling from Syria
    that killed five Turkish civilians in October. It has also provided
    shelter to refugees fleeing the violence in Syria, and has been one of
    President Bashar al-Assad's harshest critics during the almost
    17-month revolt against his rule.

    http://tert.am/en/news/2012/12/24/patriots-lavrov/


    From: Baghdasarian
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