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August 06, 2025
Gulf International Forum - For Russia, a Constrained Iran is Both a Concern and an Opportunity
The military campaign by the United States and Israel against Iran, which ended in U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites on June 22, puts Russia in an uncomfortable geopolitical position. Moscow has already endured the loss of one of its most strategically vital clients with the fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. Partnered with a weakened Iran, Moscow could face a far greater challenge to its ability to influence developments in the Middle East.
Read the full article on the Gulf International Forum.
Emil Avdaliani is a Research Fellow at the Turan Research Center.