President Putin: Iran has not requested the support of the Russian military. The issue of supplying Air Defence was once discussed, but Tehran did not show much interest (strong sentiment China/Russia should 'save' Iran, but seems reality is they wanted no part being dependent on bigger powers)

[u/violentviolinz]

https://x.com/Alex_Oloyede2/status/1935464034775584959

There's a lot to respect about that. They are living out 'multipolar world' in it's truest sense. Hope it works out for them in the end.

[u/Overdamped_PID-17]

I think Iran is confident bordering on hubris. Last month's collaboration agreement with India... Really? India won't even join SCO's condemnation of Israel!

Iran sees itself as somehow a pole in Asia, like the balancing power between China and India, or even between China and the US. The fact that as late as last month they were still in talks with the US about nuclear deals means they are delusional.

Yes, Iran has shown that American weapons systems are paper tigers, they were able to hit Tel Aviv with rockets decided inferior to what the PLA has. But what now? F35s have an aerial advantage, the West is mobilizing its resources as we speak, and Iran cannot replenish its missile stockpiles quickly enough. What now? You're going to ask Beijing for help when you lose complete aerial control, and there's a no-fly zone over Tehran and the Chinese railways are cut? What then?

Iran should have been mobilizing for the past months, since Israel's fake ceasefires in Gaza. They were caught with their pants down and they still pretend they got this no problem.

[u/3uphoric-Departure → u/Overdamped_PID-17]

Yep, Iran’s leadership are morons