Iran stuck between anger and acceptance after Gaza ceasefire DW 10/16/2025
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Iran stuck between anger and acceptance after Gaza ceasefire  DW  10/16/2025
"Israel is committed to "regulating" its relationship with Iran, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a summit in Tajikistan last week, citing confidential contacts with Israeli leaders. "We are getting signals from the Israeli leadership asking us to convey to our Iranian friends that Israel is not interested in any kind of confrontation," Putin said. Tehran, according to the Russian president, also wants to "work towards peace." Putin also made a point that the Iranian regime "must not possess nuclear weapons.""
"It is not clear if this message from Israel is sincere, a ruse, or simply voiced by Putin in service of Russia's own interests, warns geopolitical analyst Arman Mahmoudian. "Iranian media reports that Iran has purchased Russian Su-35 fighter jets. If Russia actually delivers them despite the war in Ukraine, it would be a signal of support for Tehran," he told DW."
Russia conveyed that Israeli leadership sent signals asking Moscow to communicate that Israel does not seek confrontation with Iran, and Russia indicated Tehran also wants to work toward peace while insisting the Iranian regime must not obtain nuclear weapons. Reports note Iran has purchased Russian Su-35 fighter jets and that deliveries despite the war in Ukraine would signal Russian support for Tehran. Israeli signals may aim to dissuade Moscow from supplying those jets. Israel views Iran's nuclear program as an existential threat; Tehran does not recognize Israel and issues regular threats. A 12-day June conflict revealed weaknesses in Iran's air force and defenses.
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