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    IRAN READY TO STRIKE AZERBAIJAN'S KEY CENTERS

    Igor Muradyan, Political Analyst
    Comments - 13 February 2015, 17:31

    As is known, Iran went for a compromise with the Western community
    in regard to its nuclear program and is punctually fulfilling its
    technological and political commitments. Meanwhile, under the powerful
    pressure of Israel and its friends in the United States, despite its
    strategic defeat, the West has been able to force the great powers
    to extend the talks which were practically finished by the end of 2014.

    Nevertheless, Iran does not stop the talks and continues them
    consistently. Interestingly, at this stage it turns out that the
    United States and the West are interested in Iran's nuclear program
    more than Iran's geopolitical position, regional political intentions.

    After the revolutions in Arab states, especially after the
    deteriorating relations with Turkey and Pakistan the United States and
    NATO turned to Iran as a potential partner in several regions at once.

    A Shiite country with a European culture and an Indo-European language
    is viewed as a primary partner in the Near East.

    Iran is trying to benefit from changes in the regions, take a better
    position and a more important role in the regions. Besides nuclear
    programs Iran designs modern weapons, primarily missiles and different
    other firearms, as well as warships of different classes.

    Iran is working on the improvement of Shahab-4 ballistic missiles. Now
    Shahab-3 missile with a range of 1250-1300 km with a 1000 kg warhead
    has been delivered to the armed forces. After tests on 25 May 2002
    the missile was approved by the state commission, and 16 missiles
    were supposed to be delivered to the armed forces on 1 February
    2003. There is information that there is an upgraded Shahab-3 which
    possesses the characteristics of Shahab-4, primarily its precision
    and range. During the test of the state commission it was established
    that its range reaches 1500 km.

    Shahab-4 must have two modifications, with ranges of 1500 km
    and 2000 km. Shahab-5 will have a range of 10,000 km, it will be
    intercontinental. Shahab-4 will become a medium-range base missile
    and will have modifications. For this purpose the Iranian military
    state in conversations with military attaches of friendly countries
    that Iran has practically created Shahab-4.

    Iran also has Zelzal-2 and Fateh-110 rockets, is currently working on
    Tow rocket. The missile program is an important component of Iran's
    foreign policy.

    Iran has an objective to sell missiles. In May 2002 Iran proposed
    Iraq to start negotiations on acquisition of missiles. Iran's missile
    program is under consideration in U.S.-Iran and UK-Iran negotiations.

    Iran thereby puts pressure on the entire region and the Western
    community.

    There is no evidence whether Shahab-3 is already on duty. The Americans
    were worried about Iran's tactical missiles with which Iran could block
    the Persian Gulf and the Caspian basin rather than Shahab-4. Formerly
    it was Iran's last attempt to use hostile Iraq's military potential.

    Iran was able to use the possibilities of neighbor countries setting
    up relations with the countries of Central Asia. Pakistan did not
    cooperate with Iran because it depends heavily on the United States
    and Saudi Arabia.

    Iran's key achievement, however, is training of human resources,
    which allowed creating self-sufficient complexes to design and produce
    nuclear weapons, missiles, aviation, artillery, armored cars.

    Of course, over the past 10 years the Arab states have acquired an
    unprecedented quantity of arms under the impression of Iran's success
    in the sphere of defense.

    Iran's leadership announced that it does not intend to design Shahab-4
    and thereby demonstrates its readiness to pay attention to the concerns
    of regional states and the United States. In reality, Shahab-3 has
    the characteristics and political importance of Shahab-4.

    With a range of 1500 km it allows blackmailing the entire region, i.e.

    the political purpose has been obtained.

    Shahab-4 may not be created officially or the existing missile with
    its characteristics will not be named so. There are scientific and
    technical reasons. This family of missiles is not distinguished for
    high precision and reliability. Perhaps, the Iranians need to upgrade
    Shahab-3 to a certain level, which will require a lot of time (most
    probably, 2-3 years), presenting technical issues as pacifism.

    At the same time, depending on the foreign political situation, Iran
    will create an intercontinental missile with a range of 2500 km. Iran
    has more success in tactical missiles with a range of 150-200 km.

    Missiles for navy were a particular success.

    Recently Iran has launched works on the analogue of C-300 which
    is still at the stage of designing. The goal has been set, and the
    Iranians believe that they will achieve a similar solution, China
    may have certain participation. The final decision on designing this
    system was made after Russia refused to supply these systems. No
    doubt, Iran has a historical lack of confidence in Russia. Iran has
    given up cooperation with Russia in the defense and security spheres,
    which used to exist quietly.

    Iran does not give up and is using different means for filling the gaps
    in the sphere of defense. In particular, Iran was shocked when Russia
    refused to supply C-300 systems to it but send them to Azerbaijan.

    Iran launched Fajir satellite on orbit with Safir launcher. It is
    the fourth in Iran's satellites and is equipped with GPS.

    Iran's political leadership intends to sell missiles at any price,
    and it would be desirable to supply missiles to EU or NATO member
    states, such as Greece, Albania, Cyprus, as well as Central Asia and
    the Caucasus. It seems realistic for the part of Greece.

    In December 2002 Iran received 15 warships from North Korea,
    including 6 Peykaap fast patrol boats, 2 Tir fast attack boats,
    5 Taedong submarines. Each of them is armed with 2 32 cm torpedoes.

    In 2001-2002 Iran ordered 45 fast patrol boats, small submarines
    and small class warships to North Korea which Iran has equipped
    with missiles. The 38 ones received in 2002 are in the Caspian Sea,
    including 29 fast boats.

    In 2006 Iran created a diesel submarine which can launch ballistic
    missiles. In 2011 Iran restructured its missile forces, standing
    among the Western states by its level of development.

    Iran has a dominant position in the Persian Gulf. Its navy has resolved
    almost all the problems, including complete lift of blockade on the
    gulf. Iran falls behind in air force but there are expectations from
    cooperation with the United States and France, which is necessary to
    fight such phenomena as the "Islamic State of Iraq and Levant".

    In 2003-2012 Iran's defense industry leaped forward and resolved a
    lot of complicated problems. All kinds of strategic and tactical
    missiles have been created which can carry warheads of different
    calibers and purpose.

    While earlier the defense capability of Iran's missiles was questions
    by American and Russian experts, the latest tests and maneuvers have
    left no room for doubts about the Iranian missiles.

    Considering the advantages of Turkey and Saudi Arabia over Iran in
    terms of air force, Iran's missiles gain special importance and would
    have a key role in any large-scale conflict.

    Besides problems in the Persian Gulf problems occur in the Caspian Sea,
    primarily relating to Azerbaijan. Iran is ready to strike Azerbaijan's
    key centers and forces, especially that all the issues relating to
    location of forces and important communication hubs and airports have
    been resolved.

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