In July 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to demonstrate his international support with a trip to Iran, which Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was happy to host. “In the case of Ukraine, if you had not taken the helm, the other side would have done so and initiated a war,” he quipped. It is clear today that Russia and Iran have forged an alliance, as Iran provides Russia with drones to attack Ukrainians, and Russia in return offers Iran advanced military equipment.
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The United States' Iran envoy Rob Malley said on Wednesday that the chances of reviving the 2015 JCPOA are 'tenuous,' and warned Iran against any escalation.