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This clandestine diplomacy hints at a broader geopolitical chess game. Moscow's apparent backing of a zero-enrichment deal could realign the longstanding dynamic between Russia and Iran, potentially easing tensions with the West and Israel. However, the Iranian regime perceives the story as an attempt by Russia to distance itself from Tehran's nuclear ambitions, possibly to preserve Moscow’s own strategic flexibility. Iran’s hardliners and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) seem disturbed by Russia’s recent perceived disengagement, suggesting internal tensions that could influence future regional actions.