Zitat:IRAN PLACES NATANZ UNDER AAM UMBRELLA

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has deployed a network of anti-aircraft batteries around its declared uranium enrichment plant.

At least 10 surface-to-air missile batteries were seen around the uranium enrichment plant at Natanz, located about 250 kilometers south of Teheran. The batteries were seen during a tour by journalists of Natanz, the first conducted by Iran's government.

Officials said the Soviet-origin anti-aircraft batteries were meant to protect Natanz from an Israeli or U.S. air attack. The Bushehr nuclear reactor complex has also been ringed by surface-to-air missiles.
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Zitat:IRAN SEEKS DEFENSE TIES WITH SAUDIS


NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran continues to seek defense cooperation with Saudi Arabia.

Iranian officials said Teheran has been wooing Saudi Arabia to purchase weapons and defense equipment from Iran. They said Iran has also offered Riyad joint industrial projects and research and development.

Iranian Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani has been meeting Saudi officials and diplomats to discuss defense and military relations. Shamkhani has sought Saudi cooperation as part of an Iranian regional security effort that would exclude the United States. The two countries have signed a security cooperation accord.

Shamkhani said he envisioned Saudi Arabia playing a major role in regional security. He said Iran has sought close defense cooperation with Riyad, but did not elaborate.

Zitat:Iran derange hostile radio systems

Tehran, May 1 - The Islamic Republic of Iran's experts designed a system that can deranged hostile radars, information and communication systems.

The head of management board in the Islamic Republic of Iran's Defense Ministry said that 'making secure information systems, setting a strong information link between forces and deranging enemies' information systems are crucial in modern wars'.
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Zitat:Solche Aufmärsche hat Saddam auch noch kurz vor dem Krieg gemacht.