Iraq considering air defense options, including Russia’s S-400: defense ministry

September 27, 2019

Rudaw:

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Iraq is currently exploring options to reinforce its air defenses, Iraq’s Defense Ministry spokesman told Rudaw on Thursday, including Russia’s S-400 missile system, which could create problems for Baghdad’s relationship with the US.

After recent airstrikes targetting the bases and weapons depots of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), also known as Hashd al-Shaabi in Arabic, Baghdad has stepped up efforts to improve its air defense systems.

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