There may not be honor among thugs, but there is the prospect of alliances and mutual interests. What's strange is that Russia seems to siding with Iran against all Arab states, as well as Israel. Notice they said "Tehran", not Iran. Besides, this is little more than bluster and posturing. Do you actually believe that Russia would attack Israel if Israel attacked Iran. Not likely. At best they would elevate their level of bluster and rush to the UN to show their undying and ineffectual support of Tehran.
And remember, a majority of Persians despise the regime, and when the regime tumbles, they are going to remember who supported it.
“And remember, a majority of Persians despise the regime, and when the regime tumbles, they are going to remember who supported it.”
Yes, I’m not sure that the average person in Iran is fanatical as those running the country. I would “speculate” that they would prefer to be more “Western” in their government and not under an Islamic Theocracy.
Eventually the Regime will fall. When it does there will be a serious purge once again but as for any belief that the next regime, what ever that may be, will be any better is foolish.