Russia Supplies Advanced Weapons to Iran

While not directly related to Armenia, this is a noteworthy - or rather, blogworthy - development.

Russia undertook to supply 29 Tor-M1 missiles to Iran under a $700 million contract signed at the end of 2005. The United States protested the deal, which it feared could bolster the military capabilities of the Islamic Republic, classified by Washington as a "rogue state" and part of "the axis of evil."

The Tor-M1, developed by the Russian company Almaz-Antei, is a high-precision missile system designed to destroy aircraft, manned or unmanned, and cruise missiles flying at an altitude of up to 10 kilometers (6 miles). It was introduced at the Russian aerospace show MAKS in 2005.

Iran is Armenia's ally, but it is the enemy of the western superpower. Should a war ever break out between the two, it is clear that Russia will support Iran militarily. Since Armenia has important connections to all three countries, it is in a bit of a strange position.

Source: RIAN