Iran says army has not relied on S-300 missiles

An Iranian senior army official said Sunday the country's integrated air defense network has not relied on Russian S-300 missile system.

Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base Brigadier General Farzad Esmaili referred to reports that Iran's has filed suit against Russia following the country's refusal to deliver S-300 missile system and said, "both sides should abide by the agreement. Iran's commitment to articles of the agreement is apparent."

Speaking in a press conference, he then referred to Iran's defense breakthrough despite sanctions imposed against the country and said, "we have managed to get access to domestic know-how for long-range radar systems despite massive sanctions.

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