Tehran: Russia's S-300 contribute to stability of Syria

Russia's deliveries of S-300 air defense systems to Syria will contribute to the security and stability of this country, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.

"If the Syrian government decides to buy this and if the Russian government decides to sell it, I’m sure it would be useful for the security of Syria and the stability of that country," Sputnik cited the diplomat as saying.

Last week, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced that Russia would take a number of measures to boost the safety of its troops in Syria, including deliveries of the S-300 systems, in the wake of the downing of the Il-20 military plane near Syria.