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When Israel launched strikes on Iran, all eyes turned to Moscow. Would Russia rush to defend its closest Middle East ally? Then came the US attacks on Tehran's nuclear sites. The Kremlin condemned the escalation, even warned of a looming World War, but offered no military support. And despite signing a defence pact with Iran just months ago, Russia has stayed on the sidelines. So, as a fragile ceasefire holds, will Moscow shift course if fighting resumes?

Israel's state broadcaster now reports Tel Aviv is quietly negotiating with Moscow on both Iran and Syria. Russia had played a key role in supporting Iran's nuclear program, from building the Bushehr reactor to helping develop civilian nuclear infrastructure. In return, Iran supplied Russia with armed drones, which have been used in strikes against Ukraine. After Russia and Iran deepened ties in a strategic pact signed in January, Tehran now expects Moscow to act. But President Putin has made it clear: Russia won’t mediate, and for now, won’t intervene. Is Moscow recalibrating its role in the region and downgrading its ties with Tehran?

Guests:
Ali Akbar Dareini
Researcher and writer at the journal of the Center for Strategic Studies in Tehran

Ivan Starodubtsev
Political Analyst

Hazar Vural
Assistant professor at Istanbul Aydin University