World War 3: US warn Russia and Iran

World War 3: US warn Russia and Iran of ‘major mistake’ as they vow to take on troops

RUSSIA has delivered four advanced missile defence systems along with radars and support vehicles to Syria, despite the Trump administration warning the move is a “major mistake” that will embolden Iran and escalate the Middle East conflict.

By MARTINA BET

PUBLISHED: 10:48, Wed, Oct 3, 2018 | UPDATED: 12:43, Wed, Oct 3, 2018

Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu announced the completion of the delivery during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin broadcast by state-owned Russian TV.

Mr Shoigu said the “work was finished a day ago" but added it will take three months to train Syrian personnel to operate the system.

The S-300 is capable of intercepting air attacks more than 150 miles away and can hit multiple targets simultaneously.

Less than 24 hours before the announcement, US National Security Adviser John Bolton said the delivery of the Russian S-300 would be a "significant escalation" in the already high tensions in the Arab Republic.