Russia has given Iran something more important than weapons

"Russia's political backing of Iran and its opposition to military escalation have proved more consequential than military aid in shaping the conflict. The visit of Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, to Russia once again raises questions about Moscow's position on the conflict between Iran on one side and the United States and Israel on the other."

"While military escalation offers short-term benefits for Moscow, including rising oil prices, Russia is fully aware that a temporary improvement in the oil market does not remove the need to restructure its economy in the face of Western sanctions."

"Moscow does not focus on short-term gains but instead places greater emphasis on resolving the conflict and mitigating its negative consequences, including a potential humanitarian crisis in Iran and a global economic slowdown caused by excessively high energy prices."

Russia's backing of Iran and its stance against military escalation are pivotal in the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel. The recent visit of Iran's Foreign Minister to Russia underscores their alliance, reinforced by a 2025 treaty. While military escalation may yield short-term benefits for Russia, such as higher oil prices, it recognizes the need for long-term economic restructuring due to Western sanctions. Moscow prioritizes conflict resolution to avoid humanitarian crises and economic downturns, aligning its interests with Tehran's diplomatic position against US and Israeli actions.

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