A rare, fiery public rebuke has ignited from Tehran, with Iranian officials directly questioning the loyalty and effectiveness of their "strategic partner" Russia! ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฅ The anger stems from Moscow's perceived silence and lack of concrete military support during recent intense U.S. and Israeli military pressure on Iran. ๐๐ฅ
S-400 Snub Sparks Fury! ๐ก๐ก๏ธ
The biggest sticking point? Russia's alleged refusal to hand over those coveted S-400 air defense systems! Former Iranian Deputy Parliament Speaker Ali Mohtari reportedly blasted, "Is this what your strategic cooperation looks like, Mr. Putin?!" He highlighted Russia's readiness to supply these advanced systems to Saudi Arabia and Turkey, while withholding them from Iran, reportedly due to concerns about their use against Israel. This has deeply fueled a sense of abandonment among Iranian elites. ๐ฒ
Allies Go Quiet? Deafening Silence During Crisis! ๐๐คซ
During the recent "12-day war" (as reported by some outlets) and intense U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Tehran apparently felt shockingly isolated. Despite a recent 20-year strategic partnership signed in January, and Iran's crucial supply of drones and even ballistic missiles to Russia for the Ukraine conflict ๐, Moscow's response to Iran's predicament was largely limited to diplomatic condemnation. "Iran hoped for backup. What it got was silence," noted one report, prompting analysts to ponder if the "axis" of Russia, China, and Iran is more "illusion than alliance." ๐ค๐
Kremlin Defends Its Corner ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ก๏ธ
The Kremlin, however, has swiftly pushed back! Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly called the U.S. actions "unjustified" and pledged "support" for the Iranian people, though details remained vague. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov suggested attempts were being made to "spoil relations between Moscow and Tehran." ๐
Despite this very public spat, the deep economic and security ties between Iran and Russia, united by their opposition to Western influence, are still in play. However, this heated exchange vividly exposes the cracks in what was touted as an unbreakable bond, leaving Tehran to seriously re-evaluate its global friendships. ๐โ