Moscow is denying that cruise missiles it fired at Syria from the Caspian Sea landed in Iran, as claimed by US officials.
The Russian military says all 26 missiles it fired at targets in Syria on Wednesday hit their targets.
Members of the NATO military alliance have criticised Russia for attacking opposition groups in Syria in support of President Bashar al Assad.
Moscow insists it is targeting the Islamic State.
Richard Conley of foreign affairs think-tank Chatham House says Russia has many motives for its escalation of military action in Syria.
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The Russian military says all 26 missiles it fired at targets in Syria on Wednesday hit their targets.
Members of the NATO military alliance have criticised Russia for attacking opposition groups in Syria in support of President Bashar al Assad.
Moscow insists it is targeting the Islamic State.
Richard Conley of foreign affairs think-tank Chatham House says Russia has many motives for its escalation of military action in Syria.
IN: "Wanting…
OUT: …before."
DUR: 28 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1008russia-conley1.mp3