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To: allendale

So, how is it in Russia’s interests to support Iran?


15 posted on 04/05/2014 6:05:29 AM PDT by Paladin2
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To: Paladin2

Proximity, counterbalance to China and markets especially for armaments. Also the Saudis are the financial and inspirational supporters of the jihadists active in Russia. Russian support of Iran really troubles the Saudis and balances Chinese influence in Iran.


19 posted on 04/05/2014 6:23:12 AM PDT by allendale
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> So, how is it in Russia’s interests to support Iran?

For their pocketbooks..They sell them military weaponry...lol


24 posted on 04/05/2014 7:38:46 AM PDT by jsanders2001
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