S-300 missiles

Iranian journalist criticizes Russia over lack of support against Israel

Iran has faced ongoing criticism for its strategic reliance on Russia, with some regime insiders questioning the relationship.

 RUSSIAN S-400 ANTI-AIRCRAFT missile systems drive by during a rehearsal for the Victory Day parade in Moscow.
 A view shows a destroyed building at the site of a shelling, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, in this still image obtained from a social media video released on April 25, 2023.

One killed, 10 wounded in Russian attack on museum in Ukraine - Zelensky

 Residential houses are damaged by a Russian military strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Bakhmut in Donetsk region, Ukraine, December 9, 2022.

Russia claims airstrikes stop flow of foreign weapons, ammo to Ukraine

 A view of a civilian convoy hit by a Russian missile strike Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine in this picture released September 30, 2022.

23 dead from Russian missile strike on civilian convoy near Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine


Why hasn’t Syria used the S-300?

When the S-300 missile system was deployed it was portrayed as a game changer. But Reuters had reported in 2015 and again in October 2018 that Israel had trained against the S-300 system in Greece.

The self-launching component of the S300 surface-to-air missile

Syrian regime and allies downplay 'airstrikes' after wild night in Damascus

Syria’s allies now appear to want to sweep the incident under the carpet. This may be to protect the regime from embarrassment.

Syria Air Strike (R370)

Syrian officer: Russia's S-300 system minimizes success of Israeli strike

"There is no concept of zero probability in military strategy. We cannot say that this probability has been reduced to zero."

Russian servicemen rest on top of an armoured personnel carrier (APC) as S-300 air defense missile systems launch missiles during the Keys to the Sky competition at the International Army Games 2017 at the Ashuluk shooting range outside Astrakhan, Russia August 5, 2017

Liberman: U.S. sanctions will reduce Iran’s terror financing

Former National Security Council Chief Yaakov Amidror says Russia will be embarrassed when IDF overcomes S-300 in Syria.

Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman [R] speaking with Professor Efraim Inbar [L].

Russia looking to open communication channels between Israel and Iran

Russian ambassador hinted at need for Jerusalem, Tehran dialogue in recent interview with ‘Post’.

People watch S-300 air defense missile systems launching missiles during the Keys to the Sky competition at the International Army Games 2017 at the Ashuluk shooting range outside Astrakhan, Russia, August 5, 2017.

Russian Chief Rabbi: Israel shouldn't rely on anyone, S-300 was ‘mistake’

“We hope the cooperation between Russia and Israel to stop the terror and Iran will continue, and that Israel will continue to do everything to ensure that the terror does not reach its gates."

People watch S-300 air defense missile systems launching missiles during the Keys to the Sky competition at the International Army Games 2017 at the Ashuluk shooting range outside Astrakhan, Russia, August 5, 2017.

Top Putin aide: No talk of delivering S-300 air defense system to Syria

Israel has repeatedly urged Moscow not to provide the weapons platform to the Assad regime.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Victory Day parade in Moscow, May 2018

Russia to move air defenses to Syria 'soon,' warns Israel against attack

“If Israel decides to carry out rocket strikes on the deployment locations of the S-300, the consequences will be catastrophic for all sides.”

An S-300 air defense missile system launches a missile during the International Army Games 2017 outside Astrakhan, Russia August 5, 2017

The Russo-Iranian missile deal

The Jerusalem Post

Report: Russia-Iran disagreement holding up S-300 deal

The talks over a new contract are ongoing, but the two countries are still unable to agree on how to proceed regarding Iranian lawsuit.

S-300 missles