Israel: $1.6B in drones, arms to Iran foe
JERUSALEM -- Israeli defense officials confirmed $1.6 billion in deals Sunday to sell drones and anti-aircraft and missile defense systems to Azerbaijan, bringing sophisticated Israeli technology to the doorstep of archenemy Iran.
The sales by state-run Israel Aerospace Industries come at a delicate time. Israel has been working hard to form diplomatic alliances in a region that seems to be growing increasingly hostile to the Jewish state.
Its most pressing concern is Iran's nuclear program, and Israeli leaders have hinted broadly that they would be prepared to attack Iranian nuclear facilities if they see no other way to keep Tehran from building bombs.
Iran denies Israeli and Western claims it seeks to develop atomic weapons, and says its disputed nuclear program is designed to produce energy and medical isotopes.
In Jerusalem, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran's nuclear program will take center stage in his upcoming talks with U.S. and Canadian leaders. Netanyahu is to meet with President Barack Obama in Washington Monday.
It was not clear whether the arms deal with Azerbaijan was connected to any potential Israeli plans to strike Iran. -- AP
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