According to Igor Semivolos, director of the Center for Middle East Studies, the rapprochement between Russia and Iran is gaining momentum.
This was stated in an interview with Radio NV.
Recent remarks at a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Ashgabat demonstrated the two countries’ readiness for greater cooperation.
Although the real dynamics will become clear after concrete steps such as the signing of a major agreement, Iran already feels the need for support, especially in the context of a possible Israeli attack. With its space for maneuver shrinking, Iran is becoming increasingly dependent on Moscow.
Russia, in turn, is actively supplying Iran with S-400 air defense systems, which may indicate that Tehran is preparing to defend itself in anticipation of an attack. Political support from Moscow and possible measures from China are also extremely important for Iran, which is seeking to win the support of the permanent members of the UN Security Council.
As for the benefits to Russia of such a rapprochement, Semivolos emphasizes that Moscow, having retained its Soviet-era geopolitical ambitions, continues to seek to strengthen its influence in the Middle East.
Traditional objectives such as the International North-South Transport Corridor and access to the Persian Gulf remain relevant. Russia is considering using its role in Iran in the same way it once strengthened its position in Syria and hopes its opinion will be taken into account internationally.
Previously, Kursor reported that Israel named American targets for strikes against Iran.
The ability to attack oil and nuclear facilities was abandoned to prevent an escalation of the conflict and prevent a large-scale regional war.
