[LadyNavyVet]

I agree, Steve. The Russians and Chinese are onboard with Iran only as long as it serves their interests, because the Russians and Chinese are onboard with ANY country only as long as it serves their interests.

If the mullahs go off half-cocked and nuke Israel, the Russians and Chinese will drop them like a hot potato.

[Steve_Seattle]

"The Russians and Chinese are onboard with Iran only as long as it serves their interests,"

Yes, I mentioned the tough-talking part, but you are correct in mentioning that their INTERESTS go beyond that; they have economic reasons for doing what they are doing, but they aren't looking for a hot war by any means.