The Russia-Iran relationship is a fragile alliance of necessity, not conviction - opinion
The Russia-Iran relationship is, at its core, a partnership of convenience, not conviction, which will affect its longevity.
RUSSIA’S FOREIGN MINISTER Sergey Lavrov and Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi meet in Moscow in April. Russia and Iran are reeling under heavy international sanctions; these pressures have driven them into tighter economic and military cooperation, says the writer. (photo credit: Tatyana Makeyeva/Reuters)ByMORDECHAI KEDAR