maverick
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As far as I know, the U.S. has several times prevented the Iraqis from purchasing an air defense system. They threatened sanctions against Iraq when they wanted to purchase the Russian S-300 and S-400. They refused to sell Patriot or THAAD. They also threatened sanctions against Iraq for trying to purchase Chinese systems.
Last I read was that the Iraqis were finally allowed to purchase an air defense system...from South Korea. Sources:
Iraq leans on Korea in arms shift from U.S., Russia.
Could Iraq's new South Korean air defences become a target for Israel?
Relevance to the topic: According to the Iraqi Min of Def, the system should be delivered by Q1 2026, and possibly fully integrated by Q2 2026. This is directly relevant to possible Israeli campaign against Iran.
From the article:
Also from the same article:
The question is: What would prevent the Israelis from striking them or knocking them out?
poor iraq, trying to be an independent state, everyone know they will never be able to build their military ever again







