Obama: Surprised Russian missile ban to Iran held so long
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he's surprised that Russia's suspension of missile sales to Iran "held this long." The White House objected earlier this week when Russia announced it would lift a five-year ban on delivery of anti-aircraft missiles. They would give the Islamic republic's military a strong deterrent against any air attack. Moscow says a preliminary agreement over Iran's nuclear program made a 2010 ban on sending missiles to Iran no longer necessary. Obama also says he'll sign legislation expected to pass the ...
Click
To Read Full Article