The relationships between Russia and theIran have always been closely watched by the international community because of the geopolitical implications they may have in the Middle East region and beyond. A few hours ago, the United States expressed concern over the nature of military cooperation between the two countries, saying it had reached an unprecedented level. US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austinsaid at a joint press conference with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Galant that the United States was “particularly concerned about the growing strategic partnership between Iran and Russia“.
According to him, over the past year, military cooperation between the two countries has deepened considerably, especially in the field of missiles and anti-aircraft defense. The use of Iranian drones in the war in Ukraine was also underlined by Mr. Austin, who said that Iran was thus acquiring a “significant combat experience“which he could then share with the forces he controls in the Middle East. In reaction to Iran’s support in the war in Ukraine, Russia reportedly offered even closer military cooperationwhich alarmed the United States and its allies in the region.
This increased military cooperation between Iran and Russia could have serious consequences for the stability of the Middle East region. THE UNITED STATES et Israelin particular, fear that Iran will use the weapons it acquires from Russia to threaten the security of their respective countries.
However, it should be noted that relations between Iran and Russia are not new and the two countries have often cooperated in the past. Iran is an important ally of Russia in the region and the two countries have common interests, particularly with regard to the Syria and theIrak.
