Iran has long sought to counterbalance Western, particularly US, influence in global affairs. Supporting Russia, especially in its conflict with Ukraine, aligns with this objective by strengthening a key adversary of the West.

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Iran's support for Russia in its conflict with Ukraine aligns with its goal of countering Western influence in global affairs.

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"The new relationship between Russia and Iran is a direct threat to the EU and European countries. Russian-Iranian cooperation could prolong the war in Ukraine, increase Iranian capacity to advance its nuclear programme, de-stabilise the Middle East, and undermine Western influence in institutions of global governance."

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Iran has long sought to counterbalance Western, particularly US, influence in global affairs.

Supporting Russia, especially in its conflict with Ukraine, aligns with Iran's objective to counterbalance Western influence.