Medvedev: Russia may Target U.S. Missile Defense Sites

MOSCOW (AP) – Russia threatened on Wednesday to deploy missiles to target the U.S. missile shield in Europe if Washington fails to assuage Moscow’s concerns about its plans, a harsh warning that reflected deep cracks in U.S.-Russian ties despite President Barack Obama‘s efforts to “reset” relations with the Kremlin.

Iran: We’ll fire 150,000 Missiles at Israel if Attacked

Iranian Defense Minister General Ahmad Vahidi said Israel would be attacked with 150,000 missiles if it launches any military action against the Islamic Republic, the Iran Independent News Service reported Sunday.

We’ll Hit Nato Shield in Turkey if Threatened: Iran

TEHRAN: Iran will target Nato’s missile shield in neighbouring Turkey if it is threatened by military action, the commander of the aerospace division of the Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday.

Russian Cooperation with the United States on Missile Defense

Dear Members and Friends, 

Enclosed is a brief summary/white paper for your review and understanding.  The paper, which identifies U.S. and Russian positions on missile defense cooperation, provides a clear description and analysis of a complex issue that is often clouded by rhetoric. 

Turkey to discuss NATO missile shield deployment with Iran “in friendly atmosphere”

The Turkish ambassador to Iran said Turkey planned to discuss with Iran in a friendly atmosphere the issue of NATO’s missile shield to be deployed on the Turkish soil, the English-language Tehran Times daily reported Thursday.

Turkey, Iran to discuss deployment of NATO Missile Defense Shield

Turkish and Iranian experts will discuss the deployment of NATO’s early-warning radar system in Turkey, CNN Turk quoted Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi as saying on Saturday.

Transatlantic Missile Defense: Remarks by Ellen Tauscher

Thank you, Fred, for that kind introduction and for inviting me to participate in this conference. I want to particularly thank you for your leadership and the important efforts of the Atlantic Council around the world.

Turkey-Iran Tensions Escalate over NATO Radar System and PKK

The war of words between Iran and Turkey over the latter’s decision to host NATO’s early-warning radar system may hint at a new crisis looming on the horizon between the two neighbors, with the Kurdish terrorist organization, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), in play as a possible trump card by Iran against Turkey.

NATO Missile System to Restore Security of Europe – Turkish Minister

 

Turkish National Defense Minister Ismet Yilmaz said that the basic target of NATO missile defense system was to restore the security of Europe.

Turkish FM Says it is Not Missile Shield But Early Warning System

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Wednesday that NATO radar system that would be deployed in Kurecik town of the eastern province of Malatya was not a missile shield, but an early warning system.