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.
There is no agreement on military cooperation in the cooperation agreement between Iran and the Russian Federation.
The Iranians also refused to supply the Russian S-400 systems so as not to anger the big orange father in the white hut.
They thought that a person who has violated any agreement many times can be trusted.
There are only Russian air defense assets around the Bushehr nuclear power plant, to which the Iranians do not have access.
Bushehr is Russian property (until all installments for construction are paid), it is under Russian protection and it is a clearly stated Russian "red line".
Also, with all the talk about destroying the Iranian nuclear program, there is not a word about Bushehr. Neither the USA nor Israel dares to move a fence post there.
In Iran (as well as in the Russian Federation) there are still many people in the fifth column, who are squinting to the West.
Drone attacks on nuclear bombers in the Russian Federation and drone attacks on Iranian air defenses have the same signature: internal traitors in collaboration with foreign countries.
You say "they" refused the military hardware & full Russian partnership with the Russians. But it was the current Liberal PM of Iran who in his naivety. Thought it would upset the Western world, when he was wanting better relations with the West. Of course all of this will be amplified within Iran now. The current PM of Iran won't have long left in politics after what's happened. There was a Chinese ambassador who described the current state of Iran perfectly 2 days ago. He said about the country, Iran holds a very well crafted Sword in its hand. But it has no shield in its other. Meaning it's whole defensive set up doesn't exist. Obviously from the defensive weapons it has, to its radar systems, it's internal security. The whole apparatus needs to be totally upgraded. He said these things at the SPIEF get together. Which was dominated by BRICS nations, which Iran is a full member state. It was said in front of the big Iranian delegation. The current Iranian government have learnt the hard way to never ever trust the West. Andrei Martynov pointed it out when stating. It was obvious how frustrated Putin was with the Iranians for refusing a full strategic military partnership with the Russians. That was offered to them by him & his officials. As he would rarely mention this in public. But he stated it on 3 seperate occasions at the SPIEF. Making clear who was at fault. One thing about the Iranians is they have many very intelligent people in their leadership. Their foreign minister was sent to Russia, to start putting things right after their big mistake. It's is hugely important for Russia & China. But they're more important for Irans future.
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Don’t know why Russia would supply Iran with any missile defense systems since they would be immediately destroyed by Israel. Israel has air superiority over Iran and that isn’t going to change anytime soon. Maybe they can supply them fighters but without ground based radar systems these will be very limited in capability. Iran is in a very precarious position and both China and Russia know this.
This can be found about halfway through the article from Simplicius:
Through the end of it, there remains not a single shred of proof that Israeli (or American, for that matter) planes ever significantly overflew Iran at any time. Claims of ‘total air superiority’ have no grounds, and up until the final day Israel continued relying on their heavy UCAVs to strike Iranian ground targets.
Interesting how your entire argument rests on accepting Israeli propaganda at face value. I might have a bridge to sell you, it was used by Julius Caesar to cross the Potomac on his Range Rover.
This analysis highlights the complex web of alliances shaping the Middle East conflict. Russia’s cautious stance, combined with Iran’s strategic partnerships with North Korea and China, suggests a new axis challenging US influence.
I was really surprised to hear Putin say publicly that Iran refused a closer alliance. Then I was listening to Allistar Crook saying Iran was "worried" that they would offend the US and the new President believed he could "fix" or build a relationship with "the west" mainly the US. How could anyone with Iran's best interests think this way? I understand why people are calling him a traitor. Too many things are just too bizarre for me, it is time for me to step away. Unless and until "The Kremlin" invites me to be an observer I am going to go about my business and stay busy with things I enjoy doing.
Any substantial North Korean support for Iran would almost certainly come in via either ship or rail. Conventional ammunition is heavy, and missiles, especially in shipping and storage packaging, tend to be bulky. Although both ammo and missiles can be air cargo, that's the least efficient way to move both of them around. If the Hormuz Strait is actually closed by Iran, no Iranian oil will be headed for China. Why would that be? Because if Iran chooses to militarily close the strait, just outside the strait there will be other military forces waiting. Blockades are, and generally have always been, two edged swords. A partial closure would result in extremely high, perhaps prohibitively high, insurance rates on shipping. It would also open the Iranian Navy to counter force. Blockades are an old military measure, and as such, there is a substantial body of maritime warfare (admiralty) law around such. They shoot at your ships, you get to shoot back at them. Fairly straightforward. Point is, blockade the strait of Hormuz is a classic double edged sword for Iran. Easier to say you are going to, than actually doing so.
But rail lines are also problematic. First off, although oil can be, and frequently is, shipped by rail, it's rather inefficient compared to pipelines or sea-based shipping. And you have to get your rail cars back to ship the next load. So, they generally go back empty. Same thing applies to ammo shipments by rail. You want your box cars back. I suppose Iran can ship back Persian carpets, and no doubt there are consumer goods and some foodstuffs Iran produces that would make suitable back haul loads, but thought needs to go into that process.
However, the biggest problem with rail lines is that they are inherently prone to sabotage. You can do that with a big wrench or two and a big crowbar. Or you can blow up a rail. But a rail line is a long, long linear target - fairly easy to sever, fairly hard to protect.
Point is - it's a long way from Iran to China, or from North Korea to Iran. Some alliances are easier to maintain than others, and those which rely on moving volumes of material - solid or liquid - can prove problematic.
It will be interesting to see how this all plays out.
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.
100% correct.
There is no agreement on military cooperation in the cooperation agreement between Iran and the Russian Federation.
The Iranians also refused to supply the Russian S-400 systems so as not to anger the big orange father in the white hut.
They thought that a person who has violated any agreement many times can be trusted.
There are only Russian air defense assets around the Bushehr nuclear power plant, to which the Iranians do not have access.
Bushehr is Russian property (until all installments for construction are paid), it is under Russian protection and it is a clearly stated Russian "red line".
Also, with all the talk about destroying the Iranian nuclear program, there is not a word about Bushehr. Neither the USA nor Israel dares to move a fence post there.
In Iran (as well as in the Russian Federation) there are still many people in the fifth column, who are squinting to the West.
Drone attacks on nuclear bombers in the Russian Federation and drone attacks on Iranian air defenses have the same signature: internal traitors in collaboration with foreign countries.
You say "they" refused the military hardware & full Russian partnership with the Russians. But it was the current Liberal PM of Iran who in his naivety. Thought it would upset the Western world, when he was wanting better relations with the West. Of course all of this will be amplified within Iran now. The current PM of Iran won't have long left in politics after what's happened. There was a Chinese ambassador who described the current state of Iran perfectly 2 days ago. He said about the country, Iran holds a very well crafted Sword in its hand. But it has no shield in its other. Meaning it's whole defensive set up doesn't exist. Obviously from the defensive weapons it has, to its radar systems, it's internal security. The whole apparatus needs to be totally upgraded. He said these things at the SPIEF get together. Which was dominated by BRICS nations, which Iran is a full member state. It was said in front of the big Iranian delegation. The current Iranian government have learnt the hard way to never ever trust the West. Andrei Martynov pointed it out when stating. It was obvious how frustrated Putin was with the Iranians for refusing a full strategic military partnership with the Russians. That was offered to them by him & his officials. As he would rarely mention this in public. But he stated it on 3 seperate occasions at the SPIEF. Making clear who was at fault. One thing about the Iranians is they have many very intelligent people in their leadership. Their foreign minister was sent to Russia, to start putting things right after their big mistake. It's is hugely important for Russia & China. But they're more important for Irans future.
My dear Julian.you know I go off on tangents and you put up with me when I do this....thank you.
What I want to say about your editorial here Is what I have gathered together.
TRUST in ANY Western Government has awoken the rest of the World to devious WHITE Empires.
It is so fucking sad that countries like Iran/Russia believed in these Alphabetical agencys.
I saw today the 'toady' French (where I live) says Iran must 'back off.' Iran must not have Nuclear weapons. Why?
How dare the French and Europeans say this?
Iran TRUSTED the US Empire (as did Russia).
In the middle of peace negotiations the 'outlaw facist Israelis' started bombing Iran.
Then the big 'bully boys' of the USA dropped Bombs on Iran!
I am 76yrs of believing in 'trust' I am saddened.
Some Countries stick to the LAW but NO white country does.
GO forward BRICS
Bring in the 'big guns' from N. Korea/China/Russia and deccimate the 'holier than thou' WHITE hegemonists.
Firstly Julian. I am trying to pay you BUT it's not happening.
I have no problem on other sites.
Substack does not permit paid subscriptions for me.--it's a problem they have with their software data sets. They keep on promising to fix it -- and do nothing. That's why I use https://buymeacoffee.com/julicow. Each coffee is just $5.00. And that give you access to all my "special articles", and also my book on longevity and ageing.
Don’t know why Russia would supply Iran with any missile defense systems since they would be immediately destroyed by Israel. Israel has air superiority over Iran and that isn’t going to change anytime soon. Maybe they can supply them fighters but without ground based radar systems these will be very limited in capability. Iran is in a very precarious position and both China and Russia know this.
You must be a troll, because it's impossible to be stupid enough to believe what you just wrote.
I pressed 'like' on the above comment which I cannot undo.
Jenny, the same thing has been happening to me. Cannot hit like button. Error msg pops up.
It required three attempts, but it did finally happen. Just persistence, I guess!
Thanks, Dmitriy!
This can be found about halfway through the article from Simplicius:
Through the end of it, there remains not a single shred of proof that Israeli (or American, for that matter) planes ever significantly overflew Iran at any time. Claims of ‘total air superiority’ have no grounds, and up until the final day Israel continued relying on their heavy UCAVs to strike Iranian ground targets.
All: More of an update on the alleged air superiority aspect of this:
https://open.substack.com/pub/simplicius76/p/humiliation-israel-tucks-tail-after?r=3uqqaf&utm_medium=ios
Interesting how your entire argument rests on accepting Israeli propaganda at face value. I might have a bridge to sell you, it was used by Julius Caesar to cross the Potomac on his Range Rover.
@ Barely …..
You are either a Talmudist by blood/ DNA or one whose soul has been voluntarily corrupted by them.
The second one is worse.
This analysis highlights the complex web of alliances shaping the Middle East conflict. Russia’s cautious stance, combined with Iran’s strategic partnerships with North Korea and China, suggests a new axis challenging US influence.
Iran has more allies than the US these days, or so it seems...
I was really surprised to hear Putin say publicly that Iran refused a closer alliance. Then I was listening to Allistar Crook saying Iran was "worried" that they would offend the US and the new President believed he could "fix" or build a relationship with "the west" mainly the US. How could anyone with Iran's best interests think this way? I understand why people are calling him a traitor. Too many things are just too bizarre for me, it is time for me to step away. Unless and until "The Kremlin" invites me to be an observer I am going to go about my business and stay busy with things I enjoy doing.
Khamenei is a bloddthirsty ideologue surrounded by countries who don't share his blood lust.
I think Russia views Iran as a major power unfortunatly ruled by a nut-case.
If Iranians were allowed to change their leadership, Iran and Russia might become real allies.
But neither USA nor Israel want that.
Israel is also bloodthirsty, obviously, so the best thing is for Iran and Israel to go at it and get it out of their system.
President Taco Delulu threatening American oil companies:
https://news-pravda.com/img/20250623/8ce9383f0baf5d8ad946d239ee6cf164_o.jpg
Any substantial North Korean support for Iran would almost certainly come in via either ship or rail. Conventional ammunition is heavy, and missiles, especially in shipping and storage packaging, tend to be bulky. Although both ammo and missiles can be air cargo, that's the least efficient way to move both of them around. If the Hormuz Strait is actually closed by Iran, no Iranian oil will be headed for China. Why would that be? Because if Iran chooses to militarily close the strait, just outside the strait there will be other military forces waiting. Blockades are, and generally have always been, two edged swords. A partial closure would result in extremely high, perhaps prohibitively high, insurance rates on shipping. It would also open the Iranian Navy to counter force. Blockades are an old military measure, and as such, there is a substantial body of maritime warfare (admiralty) law around such. They shoot at your ships, you get to shoot back at them. Fairly straightforward. Point is, blockade the strait of Hormuz is a classic double edged sword for Iran. Easier to say you are going to, than actually doing so.
But rail lines are also problematic. First off, although oil can be, and frequently is, shipped by rail, it's rather inefficient compared to pipelines or sea-based shipping. And you have to get your rail cars back to ship the next load. So, they generally go back empty. Same thing applies to ammo shipments by rail. You want your box cars back. I suppose Iran can ship back Persian carpets, and no doubt there are consumer goods and some foodstuffs Iran produces that would make suitable back haul loads, but thought needs to go into that process.
However, the biggest problem with rail lines is that they are inherently prone to sabotage. You can do that with a big wrench or two and a big crowbar. Or you can blow up a rail. But a rail line is a long, long linear target - fairly easy to sever, fairly hard to protect.
Point is - it's a long way from Iran to China, or from North Korea to Iran. Some alliances are easier to maintain than others, and those which rely on moving volumes of material - solid or liquid - can prove problematic.
It will be interesting to see how this all plays out.
What’s with the Satanic hand symbols?
https://news-pravda.com/russia/2025/06/23/1458975.html
Settlers scared of the consequences of the genocide they still mock & support:
https://news-pravda.com/world/2025/06/23/1460374.html
The Talmudists settlers gassing themselves:
https://news-pravda.com/world/2025/06/23/1459001.html
Idiotic self adsorbed land thief, bashes her own Talmudic head:
https://news-pravda.com/world/2025/06/23/1461902.html
Diseaseraelis vs their own soldiers:
https://news-pravda.com/world/2025/06/23/1460905.html