However, Helmer’s positions reflect similar divergence of opinion in the Russia media.
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The Foreign Ministry said whether Russia will provide military assistance to Iran
Mikhail Alimov MKRU
(Machine translated)
Peskov answered a question about possible Russian aid to Iran
The Kremlin expressed deep concern and regret over the new escalation of the situation in the Middle East, Dmitry Peskov commented on the US strikes on Iranian targets. He noted that the extent of Russia's assistance to Iran will directly depend on Tehran's real needs, TASS quotes the Kremlin press secretary as saying.
In addition, as Reuters writes, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Moscow with an important message for Vladimir Putin - a letter addressed to the Russian leader from the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic Ali Khamenei. This is reported by the publication's sources close to the negotiations.
According to these data, the Iranian diplomat will convey to the head of the Kremlin a detailed message, which sets out a request for specific assistance, reflecting Tehran's current needs against the backdrop of a sharply aggravated international situation.
Earlier, the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the country counts on Russia's active role within the framework of the previously signed agreement on strategic cooperation. Tehran expects Moscow to fulfill its obligations as an ally that has taken responsibility for supporting the partnership.
The press secretary of the Russian president Dmitry Peskov, having stated that Russia is ready to provide assistance to Iran to the extent necessary, against the backdrop of the official condemnation of American attacks on Iranian territory, demonstrated the Kremlin's position, which can be described as an expression of "deep regret."
Moscow has adopted a wait-and-see position, not openly intervening in the conflict, but not ruling out the possibility of expanding military-technical cooperation with Tehran, the publication "Military Chronicle" believes.
According to analysts of the Telegram channel, in the current conditions it is quite likely that Iran will in the near future turn to Russia with a request for the supply of strategic defense weapons, including:
– early warning systems for missile strikes – long-range radar stations, such as over-the-horizon radars or mobile complexes, which can be integrated into the existing Iranian air defense system;
– air defense systems – from additional S-300PMU2 batteries, already delivered, to the possible transfer of export versions of the S-400 or Buk-M2E systems to create a middle echelon of defense.
Russian Over the Horizon Radar
If Russia has the ability to promptly deliver a significant number of modern Su-30 or Su-35 fighters, Iran, according to experts, may request such assistance in the very near future. In addition, it is assumed that China and North Korea may also join the military-technical cooperation as security guarantors.
At the current stage, North Korea has everything it needs to become a strategic reserve for Iran, especially in terms of replenishing military production, which is currently partially suffering from attacks by Israel. This is reported by the Military Chronicle, emphasizing that the DPRK is capable of quickly establishing assistance to Tehran in the conditions of growing instability.
Iran and North Korea have had decades of arms cooperation, with both countries actively exchanging technology, especially in missile technology, since the late 1990s. Many Iranian missiles are based on designs originally developed in Pyongyang. Both countries prefer to rely on cheap but effective long-range systems that can be mass-produced. This creates fertile ground for rapid integration of efforts in a limited conflict.
The picture becomes even more compelling when one considers the hidden role of China, the main buyer of Iranian oil and at the same time an unofficial ally of the DPRK. Its participation could become a link in a potential military-economic axis.
The following scenario seems likely: Beijing formally maintains neutrality, but continues to receive oil from Iran via stable routes. In exchange, China can finance arms supplies to Tehran indirectly, through North Korea. This will allow China to remain on the sidelines of direct conflict, while simultaneously increasing its influence in the region.
Thus, the following scheme is built: the DPRK takes on the production of missiles and drones, China pays for this activity, receiving guaranteed access to oil and a strategic zone of pressure on the US and allies. Iran receives weapons and financing without entering into a direct deal with Beijing, which reduces the risk of international isolation for it.
Here’s another opinion.
Elena Panina, Director of the Institute of International Strategic Studies
If such a mechanism is actually activated, Washington will face veiled support for Tehran from Beijing and Pyongyang, which is difficult to impose sanctions on without direct confrontation with China. In turn, the DPRK, without advertising its participation, will be able to strengthen its position as a weapons supplier, earn currency and increase its authority among allied states without open interference, summarizes "Military Chronicle" specialists. And with further escalation, as an option, the Iranians may well receive from Pyongyang a ready-made device for their own enriched raw materials. Well, Tehran has enough carriers, including hypersonic ones.
In the meantime, the West is running scared, fearful of Iran’s “nuclear option” – not atomic but drastic still — closing the Hormuz Strait.
And Iran has deployed multiwarhead hypersonic missiles against Israel with precision targeting. It is gradually upping the ante.
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I think Khamenei is a smart dude. He is now circumventing and sidelining the milksop traitor Pezeshkian and going straight to Putin for help. Also should anything happen to him Khamenei has passed the reins to the IRGC. The Isaelis want to kill Khamenei and use their planted traitor Pezeshkian to help them effect regime change. Khamenei has deflected that.
The translated replies from Russia simply reflect the expertise that has been developed there having had to endure over three years of sanctions and yet still be able to significantly grow the economy. It is essentially an optimal solution to the problem at hand, given all of the restrictions currently imposed by various world entities.
I think Khamenei is a smart dude. He is now circumventing and sidelining the milksop traitor Pezeshkian and going straight to Putin for help. Also should anything happen to him Khamenei has passed the reins to the IRGC. The Isaelis want to kill Khamenei and use their planted traitor Pezeshkian to help them effect regime change. Khamenei has deflected that.
The translated replies from Russia simply reflect the expertise that has been developed there having had to endure over three years of sanctions and yet still be able to significantly grow the economy. It is essentially an optimal solution to the problem at hand, given all of the restrictions currently imposed by various world entities.