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The Fall of the Iranian Regime would be a disaster for Russia
Oli Carpenter15 January 2026
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- The fall of Iran’s regime would severely weaken Russia’s war effort and global position by stripping away a critical military, economic, and diplomatic partner.
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As Iran teeters on the brink of revolution, the collapse of the regime would strip Russia of a key strategic partner at the worst possible time.
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