Saturday, March 26, 2005

Saturday's Daily Briefing on Iran

DoctorZin reports, 3.26.2005:

Why does Iran want Cruise Missiles
?
GlobalSecurity.org explores Iran's reason for purchasing the 12 X-55 cruise missiles (also known as Kh-55 or AS-15) that Ukraine had illegally sold them.

The author takes a careful look at Iran's options but most disturbing is the possibility of a ship board launched nuclear tipped missile. But a ship board launch capability would require modifications to its merchant fleet. Iran has the skills needed.
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