Moscow’s Middle East gamble backfires amid Israel-Iran war

Russia hoped to benefit from the Israel-Iran escalation—oil revenues, global distraction, diplomatic clout.

But the situation is turning sour. Political analysts in Moscow warn of reputational damage after failing to stop Israel’s strike on Iran, a country it recently signed a strategic deal with.

Russia’s partnership with Iran is non-military, limiting its leverage. And having lost Assad in Syria last year, the Kremlin fears Iran may be next.

Meanwhile, Russian state media now admit that “massive changes” in global politics could have real domestic consequences.

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