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Cables From The Diplomatic Frontlines - Russia is to militarize Iran in return for its help in Ukraine.
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Cables From The Diplomatic Frontlines - Russia is to militarize Iran in return for its help in Ukraine.

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Dec 07, 2023
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Iran - Russia alliance enters a new stage: strategic implications.

  • But for few egregious violations from Iran-backed militias targeting US bases and ships, the broader regional war in the Middle East has thus far been averted.

  • America’s deterrence works: Iran has not displayed any indicators of force accumulation/mobilization (which would suggest an earnest preparation for a wider conflict) and its prime proxy, Hizbullah has excused itself from further direct escalation by claiming that it has already pinned down a third of IDF up north.

  • Against this background of relative stability however, Iran continues to militarize and arm itself.

  • Most recently, Tehran has announced finalization of a deal to buy Russia’s Su-35 multi-role air superiority fighter jets, and Mi-28 attack helicopters.

  • This is a big deal, and the very first time that Iran will get its hand on a 4.5th generation fighter jet (its existing Mig-29s are 4th-gen only).

  • It is likely that there will be further sales and deliveries of the S-400 air defense systems.

  • Russia’s calculation in this deal.

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