Iran: An old ally in a new game.

The statements made by Putin and Pezeshkian there confirmed the Russian Foreign Ministry's assertion that relations between Moscow and Tehran have never been better than they are now.

This meeting has attracted attention both within and outside the region because Russia and Iran are both in very unique situations, sharing many similarities. Both countries are subject to Western sanctions and economic, trade, and financial embargoes. Having been in this situation for a longer time, Iran could offer valuable advice to help Russia respond more effectively. Russia is currently conducting a military campaign in Ukraine and is at odds with the West. Iran is also at odds with the West and Israel. In this respect, both sides can provide each other with significant mutual support.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and the new Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

Russia and Iran have long been allies in the political, security, military, and geostrategic games in Syria. This alliance has played a decisive role in shaping the current political, security, and geostrategic order in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Gulf region. However, Russia and Iran have now entered a new game. While Russia and Iran remain adversaries of the Western bloc, the new element for Moscow is the conflict in Ukraine, and for Tehran, the military conflict in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. In addition, there are the activities of the Houthi forces in Yemen and Shiite Muslim armed groups in Iraq and Syria. Therefore, their mutual support and coordinated actions must be different than before.

The old allies are essentially the same as before, but nominally they are not the same in this new game.

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