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The political calculus appears complex. Despite Moscow's friendly rhetoric and historical partnership with Iran, recent actions suggest their alliance remains largely symbolic. Russia continues to prioritize its own strategic interests, especially concerning Ukraine and internal stability, and has shown reluctance to openly conflict with the U.S. or Israel on Iran’s behalf. While Russia has sold weapons to Iran and maintains a strategic partnership, it stops short of providing meaningful assistance, perhaps wary of entanglement in a broader Middle Eastern conflict that could threaten its own interests.