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As Russia faces Kherson offensive, will it move S-300s from Syria? - analysis

Iran’s role in Syria has meant that there have been increased tensions with Israel and US forces. Recent reports about the transfer of S-300s could have ramifications for Syria.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
People watch S-300 air defense missile systems launching missiles during the Keys to the Sky competition at the International Army Games 2017 at the Ashuluk shooting range outside Astrakhan, Russia, August 5, 2017.
People watch S-300 air defense missile systems launching missiles during the Keys to the Sky competition at the International Army Games 2017 at the Ashuluk shooting range outside Astrakhan, Russia, August 5, 2017.

Syria’s regime faces intrigue: Makhlouf and S-300s

Amid the problems with his inner circle, Assad must also weigh new reports that assert his air defense systems are failing against attacks.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shaking hands with Russian Preisdent Vladimir Putin

Report: Netanyahu-Putin meeting in Paris canceled amid tensions

Netanyahu and Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman have insisted that relations with Moscow are on track.

|ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
An S-300 air defense missile system launches a missile during the International Army Games 2017 outside Astrakhan, Russia August 5, 2017

Defense Minister Liberman seeks assurances from Russia on Syria and Iran

Praising the "special relations" between the two countries, Liberman called on Moscow to condemn Iran.

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM

Flights delayed to Israel amid U.S.-led airstrike on Syria

A 3-day air space closure above Israel's north of Israel deterred several airlines from flying on time, or at all.

APRIL 14, 2018
File photo of an EL AL Boeing 777 aircraft at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel July 14, 2015. REUTERS/Nir Elias/File Photo

IAF must 'invest a lot' to overcome Russian S-300 missiles, says former air force official

Former air force official Brig.-Gen. (res.) Asaf Agmon speaks to 'Post' about the region impact Russia's recent deal with Iran could have.

APRIL 14, 2015
S-300 anti-aircraft missile