Iran: intact air defense capabilities, agreements do not affect the Russian S-300

22/07/15

Speaking at a press conference, Abbas Araqchi, Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, pointed out that although there are seven types of restricted weapons for Iran, these would not include the S-300.

"The purchase of the S-300 air defense system is outside the jurisdiction of the Security Council and the recent resolution".

Speaking of the wave of European officials traveling to Iran, he said EU foreign policy officer Federica Mogherini and French foreign minister Laurent Fabius are expected next week.

He reiterated that the Vienna agreement paved the way for economic cooperation with several countries that had been kept away from relations with the Islamic Republic due to sanctions in force.

Lastly, he stressed that Iran enjoys "cordial, positive and constructive" ties with Russia and China.

Source: IRNA

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