The collaboration between Russia and Iran has become increasingly evident, especially since the start of the war in February 2022, from which point Tehran has not stopped supplying ‘Shahed’ combat drones to the country led by Vladimir Putin for its invasion.
This alliance has also been confirmed during the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad and also after the death of the Iranian supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, who the Russian leader described as
Also, in a materialized way, in the 47 point agreement that both countries signed in January 2025, which established a “comprehensive strategic partnership” for the next two decades.
However, the fact that both countries have formed an alliance does not mean that the war that began a week ago in Iran have to have a negative impact on Russia. In fact, the complete opposite could happen. At least, in the short term, as explained by a Russian deputy in the specialized media Taz.
“In the short term, the consequences will be positive for us. Due to this conflict, oil prices are rising,” said Dum deputy Anatoly Wasserman.
Despite this, and as they remember from the same medium, the sanctions of the European Union (EU) have limited the prices of Russian oil, so the profits could be limited.
Furthermore, Russia is not in a good strategic situation either, since most of its allies (such as Venezuela, Syria or Iran) have suffered harsh blows from the US. “The main powers of the BRICS are expected to demonstrate their capacity for power,” said the Russian legislator.
According to oil market experts, in the event that Iran falls under Western control and oil sanctions against Iran are lifted, “would put downward pressure on Russian oil and gas revenues in the long term.”
