Russians indeed proved both incompetent and a bad ally for both Syria and Iran
Post by Patricia Marins on X:
A Miscalculated Geopolitical Strategy by Iran
Iran made a strategic mistake by strengthening its ties with Russia, given that Russia has much stronger relations with Israel, where 20% of the population speaks Russian and where they are partners in a significant portion of the military-technology industry.
It’s no coincidence that the Russians delayed the delivery of the S-300 systems to Iran by several years, citing various deadlines and yielding to Israeli pressure. This forced the Iranians to invest heavily in developing their own missile systems.
However, Iran persisted in its alliance with Russia and attempted to purchase a batch of Su-35 fighters, even paying for them, but never received the aircraft. Years later, in a new deal, Iran arranged the purchase of Su-34s, which were also never delivered.
The reality is that Russia has always been caught between Israel and Iran. Iran, due to a miscalculation, insisted on maintaining its alliance with Russia, neglecting agreements with China, which could have provided Iran with a more capable Air Force.
Despite this, Iran has heavily invested in military technology, especially missiles, defense systems, and radars. The country was among the leading nations publishing research in this area, according to [aspi.org.au/programs/criti…]
Iranian indigenous radars have been able to detect and lock onto Israeli F-35 aircraft, doing so as early as 2019 and again in 2024.
Israel knew it had to stop Iran immediately, both in missile production, but mainly in technological development.
And Israel understood that Russia would remain silent in the face of any attack.
Post by Patricia Marins on X:
A Miscalculated Geopolitical Strategy by Iran
Iran made a strategic mistake by strengthening its ties with Russia, given that Russia has much stronger relations with Israel, where 20% of the population speaks Russian and where they are partners in a significant portion of the military-technology industry.
It’s no coincidence that the Russians delayed the delivery of the S-300 systems to Iran by several years, citing various deadlines and yielding to Israeli pressure. This forced the Iranians to invest heavily in developing their own missile systems.
However, Iran persisted in its alliance with Russia and attempted to purchase a batch of Su-35 fighters, even paying for them, but never received the aircraft. Years later, in a new deal, Iran arranged the purchase of Su-34s, which were also never delivered.
The reality is that Russia has always been caught between Israel and Iran. Iran, due to a miscalculation, insisted on maintaining its alliance with Russia, neglecting agreements with China, which could have provided Iran with a more capable Air Force.
Despite this, Iran has heavily invested in military technology, especially missiles, defense systems, and radars. The country was among the leading nations publishing research in this area, according to [aspi.org.au/programs/criti…]
Iranian indigenous radars have been able to detect and lock onto Israeli F-35 aircraft, doing so as early as 2019 and again in 2024.
Israel knew it had to stop Iran immediately, both in missile production, but mainly in technological development.
And Israel understood that Russia would remain silent in the face of any attack.
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.@N12News interview now w/Israel NSC Head @Tzachi_Hanegbi:
-We're in constant discussions w/ the United States but are not trying to convince them to join
-Operation planned "Blue and White" -- i.e. to be carried out by Israel alone
-Operation will not end without striking Fordo
-HaNegbi says regime change is not a set operational goal, but Israel would be happy to see the fall of a regime as an unintended consequence
-We're in constant discussions w/ the United States but are not trying to convince them to join
-Operation planned "Blue and White" -- i.e. to be carried out by Israel alone
-Operation will not end without striking Fordo
-HaNegbi says regime change is not a set operational goal, but Israel would be happy to see the fall of a regime as an unintended consequence
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What people should now clearly understand what Sayyed Hassan said more than a decade ago
"2006 war which we won, stopped the New Middle East. It foield the U.S project."
The project started again in 2023, and the results eliminated the threat one by one until the war reached Iran
Gaza - Lebanon - Syria - Iran
This is a reality, that without the events in Gaza (Israel's ability to keep Hamas a manageable localized threat), in Lebanon (Israel's ability to force a demilitarization of Hezbullah in south Lebanon under 1701), the collapse of the Syrian system that was pro-Arab pro-Resistance...today the war wouldn't have take place in Iran.
Even logistically, it wouldn't have been able to attack Iran had Syria not collapsed to the rebels (foreign and local). That's a 13-year-old US-Arab project that won after it failed and had no chance to recover.
Syria... Syria's fall that was the catastrophe
The U.S. through Israel and soon possibly at its own hands are going for the last bastion and last wall blocking the New Middle East, one where no state opposes the U.S. and is willing to normalize ties with Israel.
"2006 war which we won, stopped the New Middle East. It foield the U.S project."
The project started again in 2023, and the results eliminated the threat one by one until the war reached Iran
Gaza - Lebanon - Syria - Iran
This is a reality, that without the events in Gaza (Israel's ability to keep Hamas a manageable localized threat), in Lebanon (Israel's ability to force a demilitarization of Hezbullah in south Lebanon under 1701), the collapse of the Syrian system that was pro-Arab pro-Resistance...today the war wouldn't have take place in Iran.
Even logistically, it wouldn't have been able to attack Iran had Syria not collapsed to the rebels (foreign and local). That's a 13-year-old US-Arab project that won after it failed and had no chance to recover.
Syria... Syria's fall that was the catastrophe
The U.S. through Israel and soon possibly at its own hands are going for the last bastion and last wall blocking the New Middle East, one where no state opposes the U.S. and is willing to normalize ties with Israel.
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Middle East Spectator — MES
The office of former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denies the reports about his assassination, says he is in good health.
Genuine question
Has he, or Iran's old presidents, opposition (reformists) and even the clergy in Qom (and Najaf) said anything yet to condemn the Israeli attacks and voice support to the state?
I'm not sure if I failed to reach such coverage or everyone stayed silent
Can anyone please help
Has he, or Iran's old presidents, opposition (reformists) and even the clergy in Qom (and Najaf) said anything yet to condemn the Israeli attacks and voice support to the state?
I'm not sure if I failed to reach such coverage or everyone stayed silent
Can anyone please help
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Lebanese News and Updates
Genuine question
Has he, or Iran's old presidents, opposition (reformists) and even the clergy in Qom (and Najaf) said anything yet to condemn the Israeli attacks and voice support to the state?
Has he, or Iran's old presidents, opposition (reformists) and even the clergy in Qom (and Najaf) said anything yet to condemn the Israeli attacks and voice support to the state?
Sayyid Sistani issued a statement. But anyone else?
It feels very odd, suspicious, and too silent.
It feels very odd, suspicious, and too silent.
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📹 Reportedly, there were 3 missile launches which were intercepted
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Lebanese News and Updates
Remarkable the level of obsession and the confidence Netanyahu got after killing him.
Netanyahu is still obsessed and said it again.
"The most important decision of this war was assassinating Nasrallah, because it opened the road to Tehran"
"The most important decision of this war was assassinating Nasrallah, because it opened the road to Tehran"
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Mohamed ElBaradei, the former IAEA DG: Israel's attack on Iran is telling people why you need nukes
He said:
For #Israel to attack #Iran including its nuclear facilities (prohibited by international law) and for #Trump to ask Iran for “total surrender” and forgo a treaty right (uranium enrichment) in a clear act of national humiliation, on suspicion that it is developing nuclear weapons (possessed by both #Israel and #US ), suspicion that does not constitute an “imminent threat” as confirmed by all western intelligence agencies and was dealt with through negotiations in #JCPOA agreement of 2015 which the US withdrew from in 2018
To rely on force and not negotiations is a sure way to destroy the #NPT and the nuclear non proliferation regime (imperfect as it is) and sends a clear message to many countries that their “ultimate security” is to develop nuclear weapons !!!
He said:
For #Israel to attack #Iran including its nuclear facilities (prohibited by international law) and for #Trump to ask Iran for “total surrender” and forgo a treaty right (uranium enrichment) in a clear act of national humiliation, on suspicion that it is developing nuclear weapons (possessed by both #Israel and #US ), suspicion that does not constitute an “imminent threat” as confirmed by all western intelligence agencies and was dealt with through negotiations in #JCPOA agreement of 2015 which the US withdrew from in 2018
To rely on force and not negotiations is a sure way to destroy the #NPT and the nuclear non proliferation regime (imperfect as it is) and sends a clear message to many countries that their “ultimate security” is to develop nuclear weapons !!!
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