Iran booted from defense show for displaying missile systems
posted 2:28 am Thu April 24, 2008 - KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia
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Malaysia's deputy prime minister says Iran has been ordered to leave an international defense show in Kuala Lumpur.Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak said Iranian firms exhibited missile systems at the Defense Services Asia show that were "offensive" and contravened U.N. resolutions. Najib told reporters Thursday that Malaysian authorities had "no option" but to tell Iran to leave.
The annual show began Monday with hundreds of exhibitors from about 50 nations.
The annual show began Monday with hundreds of exhibitors from about 50 nations.
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