[Psalm 144]

And this is always the fly in the ointment. Does Russia temper Iran, or merely enable it? Might Russia be able to pull Iran’s irrational fuse at some point? (I doubt it.)

I have to admit that for Russia to have working relations simultaneously with Israel and Iran while hammering jihadists is quite intriguing.

[xzins]

Ze 12

[SaveFerris]

[I have to admit that for Russia to have working relations simultaneously with Israel and Iran while hammering jihadists is quite intriguing.]

There’s a ‘hook in the jaw’ coming. What that will be, exactly, no one can say.

[hinckley buzzard]

I have to admit that for Russia to have working relations simultaneously with Israel and Iran while hammering jihadists is quite intriguing.

While Putin is seeking these leaders out for substantive deal making, Obama is on a pointless money wasting world tour, visiting foreign capitals and whining about Republicans at home. Big difference.