President Barack Obama: U.S. drops Bush plan for Europe missile shield

President Barack Obama WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Thursday overhauled plans for a missile defense shield in eastern Europe, promising instead stronger, swifter defense systems to protect U.S. allies against any threat from Iran. In a move that may ease tensions with Moscow but spur regional fears of resurgent Kremlin influence, Obama said he had approved recommendations from U.S. military leaders to shift focus to defending against Iran’s short and medium-term missile

Read this article...