US warns Russia on selling missiles to Syria

First Published 2005-01-13, Last Updated 2005-01-13 12:36:19


SS-26 Iskander missile

US warns Russia on selling missiles to Syria


Washington could consider sanctions against Moscow if it plans to sell Syria S-26 Iskander missile.


WASHINGTON - The United States on Wednesday warned Russia against selling missiles to Syria amid reports that Moscow was ready to provide Damascus with a sophisticated weapon that could hit any target in Israel.

But Russia denied it had any such plans.

State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said Washington could consider sanctions against Moscow if it went through with reported plans to sell Syria its SS-26 Iskander missile.

Secretary of State Colin Powell also raised the reported sale in talks here Wednesday with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov, according to a State Department official speaking on condition of anonymity.
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