Moscow’s Options in The Wake of A US Military Confrontation with Iran

... the Iranian government. The move will have limited operational value, though it sends a strong signal of political support to Washington. However, this policy could work only as a prevention tool, discouraging a potential opponent from engagement in a military conflict. The moment violence escalates, stationing troops will no longer be an option for Russia. Andrey Kortunov: Russia: the Power Broker in the Middle East? Finally, Russia may provide Iran with operational intelligence prior to or during ...