Thursday, August 28, 2008

Iran - Israel Arms Race Heats Up

Iran-Israel Arms Race Heats Up, Both Boost Naval Capabilities

By Haaretz Staff and Channel 10
Haaretz.com/Channel 10 daily feature for August 26, 2008.
Last update - 22:07 27/08/2008
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The arms race between Israel and Iran is moving to the sea. In Iran, the production of domestically-made submarines recently began. The Iranian defense minister, who visited the production line Monday, said the purpose of the submarines would be to defend the oil pipelines in the Strait of Hormuz, through which up to 40 percent of the world's oil supply passes.

But of particular interest to Israel is the fact that the submarines will have the capability to launch what the Iranian state media called "various kinds of missiles." No further details were provided. Meanwhile, the Israel Navy has its own plans. Two years after Hezbollah almost sank one of Israel's top warships in the Second Lebanon War, naval supremacy has moved up on the military's list of priorities.
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