charwin95 —
1. The Russians will not go to war or actively defend Iran in the case of war between the U.S. and Tehran. They may provide some weapons if they can do that very quietly, but that is all.
2. Russia plays a cynical game in the Middle East. I may be wrong, but I think it is now likely on track for a slight strengthening of relations with Israel and other non-Saudi Gulf powers. Putin will not soon abandon his alliance with Syria, but Iran under the Mullahs is ... expendable. Remember, Russia’s own oil interests will not be hurt by a war in the Gulf.
1. They are doing that now. Do you honestly believe that Russian interest is to save US interest or their own? Russia and China as a team is trying to take over the world as world power. Pushing US away because we are now considered as weak and ignorant. They are now selling weapons in Asia like Philippines leaving US.
We used to be the white shining armor saving the world from bullies and disasters. In just 3 short years. We no longer the power and influences what we used to be. Because of Trump making enemies all over even our close allies.
2. I doubt it. Russian interest will always be Russian interest that wants to destroy US. That will NEVER NEVER change.
But thank you for your input.