The Importance of Ending the Arms Embargo: What Is Iran's Plan?
... Russia while, at the same time, economically benefit Russia greatly. Additionally, Russia, the world's second-largest arms exporter, could use the opportunity to improve its position in the world arms market by taking advantage of Iran's significant arms needs. On the other hand, although China has provided assistance to Iran several times in relation to sanctions pressure, the country has, at the same time, shown its reluctancy to take risks. For example, China has recently reduced trade and oil purchases from Iran following US pressure. It is thus likely, for Beijing, to repeat this behavior, especially ...