He reacted to the Iranian tests of long- and medium-range missiles today. Obering said the United States wants to build the whole anti-missile shield, including a radar base to be stationed on Czech soil, by 2015 with regard for the Iranian threat. He said he believes that anti-missile defence gives world politicians more opportunities to react in case of crisis. U.S.
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(Ceske Noviny)
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