The Fallout of the US-Iran Confrontation for Russia: Revisiting Factors in Moscow’s Calculus

... diplomatic crisis management, but it might not be able to swiftly erode the risk of war. Several factors contributing to the risk of a US-Iran war remain persistent throughout 2021. First, both sides’ violation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) has complicated the resolution of the nuclear crisis with a face-saving option, raising the chance of failure. Second, while Washington assesses its extended sanction regime as invaluable leverage, Tehran see its nuclear potential and the swift ...