Baghdad is considering buying S-400 anti-aircraft missiles because Washington "repeatedly disappointed" when it refused to sell modern weapons, according to Iraqi parliamentarians.

"We are talking to Russia about the S-400 missile but no contract has been signed. Iraq needs to buy this type of missile, especially after the US repeatedly disappointed us for not providing support. modern weapons, "said Senator Karim Elaiwi, a member of the Iraqi National Assembly's National Security and Security Committee.

Many MPs confirmed that they had asked the Iraqi Defense Ministry to question Russian missile possession. "We allow the Prime Minister to use the budget to buy air defense weapons from Moscow or any other country," added Abdul Khaleq Al Azzawi, another member of the committee.

Iraq's Ministry of Defense declined to comment. The Pentagon and the State Department, as well as the Kremlin and Russian defense conglomerate Rostec, have not yet spoken out.

Information appeared in the context of Iraq and the US are going on a lot of disagreements, especially after Washington air raid to kill Iranian General Qassem Soleimani near Baghdad international airport on January 3. Moscow is also seeking to expand its influence in the area to compete with Washington.

"Negotiations are often long, but the current situation can speed the two sides up," said Vasily Kashin, a military expert at the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Iraq used to carry many modern Soviet weapons, but gradually turned to American weapons after the previous administration of Saddam Hussein was overthrown in a military campaign launched by Washington in 2003. Baghdad recently refitted many Russian weapons, including more than 60 T-90S main battle tanks to replace the M1 Abrams.

Iraqi air defense only staffed short-range weapons such as Pantsir-S1 and Russian shoulder-carrying missiles, and US-made MIM-23 Hawk and AN / TWQ-1 "Avenger" systems. The S-400 missile will significantly increase the Iraqi military's defenses, help it better manage airspace and reduce the load on F-16IQ fighters.

Analysts say that the S-400 is attractive to many countries, including key US allies, because it is considered one of the most modern weapons that Russia possesses, with many advantages. points do not appear on similar Western weapons.