"... In recent days Iran has also publicized new mini-submarines, armed speed boats and a prototype long-range bomber drone. Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi said neighboring countries had nothing to fear from Tehran's improved defenses.
He criticized Washington's decision this month to sell the latest Patriot interceptor missiles to Kuwait ..... "America is seeking to create a climate of fear about Iran by installing new (weapons) systems in the region, but there is no necessity for these systems," Vahidi said....
Vahidi reiterated Iran's offer of support to the Lebanese military, initially suggested after a deadly cross-border clash with Israel. "Lebanon and the Lebanese army is our friend and if there were to be a request we are ready to help them," Vahidi was quoted as saying by the students news agency ISNA. The offer from Iran, which supports Lebanon's militant Shi'ite group Hezbollah, could fuel Western fears that Tehran is increasing its influence near Israel's northern border...."
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Iran's 'neighbour-friendly' weapons ....
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