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Fact file: Patriot missile defence

by Darius Kadivar on Tue Dec 04, 2012 12:24 AM PST

Fact file: Patriot missile defence (bbc)

 

The Patriot missile defence system is designed to detect and destroy incoming enemy tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles or aircraft.

It comprises a radar, control centre and associated power supply and communications towers, and launchers on trucks. 

Turkey to get Nato Syria shield

by Darius Kadivar on Tue Dec 04, 2012 12:23 AM PST

Turkey to get Nato Syria shield (bbc)

Nato is set to approve the deployment of Patriot missiles to defend Turkey's border with Syria, as the US warns Damascus not to use chemical weapons.

Putin to discuss Syria in Turkey

by Darius Kadivar on Sun Dec 02, 2012 11:33 PM PST

Putin to discuss Syria in Turkey (bbc)

 

Russian President Vladimir Putin is to meet Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss the Syrian conflict, which has strained bilateral relations.

Turkey wants NATO missiles for Syria

by Darius Kadivar on Wed Nov 21, 2012 01:18 PM PST

Turkey wants NATO missiles for Syria (cnn)

 

Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) -- In a potential escalation of the Syrian conflict, Turkey asked NATO on Wednesday for Patriot missiles to bolster its air defenses against its southern neighbor.

A letter to NATO included the "formal request" that the alliance send "air defense elements," according to a Turkish government statement that cited "the threats and risks posed by the continuing crisis in Syria to our national security."

The statement added that the NATO Council would convene "shortly" to consider the matter.

NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said in a Twitter post that the request would be considered without delay.

In a statement on Wednesday, Rasmussen said the letter from Turkey requested Patriot missiles that would "contribute to the de-escalation of the crisis along NATO's south-eastern border" and serve as "a concrete demonstration of alliance solidarity and resolve."

Rasmussen's statement said three NATO countries have available Patriot missiles -- Germany, the Netherlands and the United States -- and it would be up to them to decide if they can deploy them and for how long.

A NATO team will visit Turkey next week to survey possible deployment sites for the Patriot missiles, Rasmussen's statement said. 

Turkey recognises new Syrian opposition

by Darius Kadivar on Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:09 AM PST

Turkey recognises new Syrian opposition (france 24)

 

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu (pictured) recognised Syria's new opposition coalition as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people on Thursday, urging other Muslim countries to do the same.

Syria pounds targets near Turkey

by Darius Kadivar on Wed Nov 14, 2012 09:07 AM PST

Syria pounds targets near Turkey (cnn)

 

As Syrian government warplanes operated uncomfortably close to Turkey's border again Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton backed up American support for the opposition. 

Turkey bans all Syrian flights over it's territory

by Darius Kadivar on Sun Oct 14, 2012 07:56 AM PDT

Turkey bans all Syrian flights (bbc)

 

Turkey bans Syrian civilian flights over its territory, as tensions between the two countries have been further escalating.

Syria bans Turkish civil flights

by Darius Kadivar on Sat Oct 13, 2012 05:16 PM PDT

Syria bans Turkish civil flights (bbc)

Syria says it has banned Turkish civilian flights over its territory, days after Turkey intercepted a Syrian plane.

Turkey scrambles fighter jets to Syrian border

by Darius Kadivar on Sat Oct 13, 2012 01:38 AM PDT

Turkey scrambles fighter jets to Syrian border (France 24)

 

Turkey scrambled two fighter jets on Friday after a Syrian helicopter shelled the Syrian border town of Azmarin, which had been seized by anti-regime rebel forces. The region is strongly opposed to President Bashar al-Assad’s rule.

UN envoy to hold talks in Turkey

by Darius Kadivar on Sat Oct 13, 2012 01:13 AM PDT

UN envoy to hold talks in Turkey (bbc)

The UN-Arab League envoy for Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, is due to hold talks in Turkey, amid rising tensions between Ankara and Damascus.

Because Putin is standing for Iranian Freedom and Justice ? ....

by Darius Kadivar on Fri Oct 12, 2012 05:08 PM PDT

While Eating what's left of the Persian Empire ...

Vladimir Putin: «According to some studies Zoroastrianism was born on Russian Territory»

 

PUTIN’s TAJIK BROMANCE: Russia gets 
30-year extension for military base in Tajikistan

 

 

Maybe you should look into your own contradictions more closely ...  

 

SOURCES OF 
FURY:Nader Naderpour explains how the IRI replaced  "Death Slogans" by Iranian Constitutionalists towards Russia and Great Britain with "Death Slogans" towards US
 and Israel 

Why Report on other Peoples Propaganda? Like the US Governments

by amirparvizforsecularmonarchy on Fri Oct 12, 2012 04:22 PM PDT

DK????  Why do you bother as an iranian and a Monarchist?  Iranians have a responsibility to stand for Iranian Freedom and Justice, not follow the lies of those who present themselves as being for the Freedom and Human rights of other.  You are not being a good example as a result of misunderstandings, by allowing deceit maybe for yourself, you encourage others to think this way, which is a real pity. What do you think?

I posted this comment to Ayatoilet, though his personal views are far beyond rescuing and founded on zilch:  Some of it would be good for you.

 

 

Not that it is the mass Media and University institutions Misinform the
public and then people act based on their conscience with out much true
information, in Irans case allowing lies in, but what's funny is that
you feel that you are immune to all this.

• US is the last beacon of hope people in countries like Iran have for
  liberation or freedom.  LOL after helping MeK, the deceit still has a hold on you after all that has happened LOL.
• The Europeans for sure could not care less about
  freedom anywhere else.  No Western Powers care about freedom for
  anyone except for their own, especially the USA.  This is based on 250
  years of track record.  It's individual societies responsibility to care
  for their own Freedom.
  
• And even in the U.S. there are powerful forces
  that would thwart the legitimate aspirations of ordinary people in
  places like Iran. LOL that includes those who purchased OBAMA's postion.
• People should NOT forget that the Democrats - yes the
  Obama adminstration has freed over 100 Million people from Tunisia to
  Yemen. Its clear what the Democrats stand for. 
  LOL especially after Khomeini and MeK recently.

 

You are a Victim of serious propaganda, if you can hold any of those
views with a straight face.  In the last 4 Years the USA caused a
serious global credit crunch and in co-operation with the Europeans sent
over 800 Million people into extreme povery, god only knows how many
hundreds of thousands of people died of starvation.  You forgot to
mention OBAMA is a recipient of the Nobel Peace prize, that'll come in
pretty handy as the Democrats support extremists and demonize those who
oppose them. : )  

 

US government says Russia 'morally bankrupt' over Syria

by Darius Kadivar on Fri Oct 12, 2012 04:05 PM PDT

Russia 'morally bankrupt' on Syria (bbc, video)

 

The US government has accused Russia of pursuing a "morally bankrupt" policy in Syria.

It comes after Turkey intercepted a Syria-bound plane which was reportedly carrying Russian radar equipment.

US State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland accepted the aircraft was carrying parts legally, but said the policy was "still morally bankrupt". 

Russia-Syria plane had 'radar'

by Darius Kadivar on Fri Oct 12, 2012 08:50 AM PDT

Russia-Syria plane had 'radar' (bbc)

 

Russia says the Syria-bound plane intercepted by Turkey was carrying a legal cargo of radar parts - not weapons for the Syrian war effort.

Report: Turkey avoiding Syria airspace

by Darius Kadivar on Fri Oct 12, 2012 06:10 AM PDT

Report: Turkey avoiding Syria airspace (cnn)

 

Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) -- In a sign of escalating tensions, Turkey diverted its civilian planes Friday to avoid using Syrian airspace. The two neighbors have been engaged in a diplomatic tussle since Turkish civilians died in cross-border shelling last week.

Turkey imposed the new route for Jeddah-bound planes because it considers Syrian airspace unsafe, according to the official Turkish news agency.

 

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• Turkey imposes a new route for Jeddah-bound planes
• The new route mostly affects pilgrims going to Saudi Arabia
• News agency says planes will use airspace belonging to Jordan and Northern Cyprus

 

Turkish and Russian Press warn Turkey over incident

by Darius Kadivar on Fri Oct 12, 2012 04:27 AM PDT

Press warn Turkey over incident (bbc)

 

Newspapers in both Syria and Russia roundly condemn Turkey's action in forcing a Syrian-bound plane to land in Ankara because it suspected it was carrying Russian-made defence equipment.

The reaction of the Turkish press is more mixed, while Middle Eastern papers warn that other countries are using Turkish-Syrian tensions to further their own aims. 

Turkey 'lying' over Syria plane say's Damascus

by Darius Kadivar on Thu Oct 11, 2012 04:45 PM PDT

Turkey 'lying' over Syria plane (bbc)

 

Syria accuses Turkey of lying over its claim that a Syrian-bound plane forced to land in Ankara was carrying Russian-made defence equipment.