Journalist Reza Talbi said that Russia used military cooperation with the Islamic Republic to advance its interests and is trying to maintain the balance of power between Tehran and Washington. According to him, Moscow does not want to strengthen the Islamic Republic too much, nor to weaken it to the point where America gains the upper hand. Talbi added that Donald Trump is probably trying to use Russia's influence on the Islamic Republic to bring Tehran back to the negotiating table and ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz. Referring to the role of energy, the Ukraine war and the importance of China in these equations, he emphasized that there are serious doubts about Moscow's sincerity in the mediation.

Journalist Reza Talbi said that Russia used military cooperation with the Islamic Republic to advance its interests and is trying to maintain the balance of power between Tehran and Washington. According to him, Moscow does not want to strengthen the Islamic Republic too much, nor to weaken it to the point where America gains the upper hand. Talbi added that Donald Trump is probably trying to use Russia's influence on the Islamic Republic to bring Tehran back to the negotiating table and ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz. Referring to the role of energy, the Ukraine war and the importance of China in these equations, he emphasized that there are serious doubts about Moscow's sincerity in the mediation.