A Russian expert in conversation with Mehr:

A Russian expert in conversation with Mehr: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz was a geopolitical nightmare for the U.S./ Need for a balanced structure in BRICS 🔺Dr. Leonid Savin, editor-in-chief and director of the Katehon think tank, one of Russia's prominent think tanks, in a conversation with Mehr: The nature of military and intelligence cooperation between Iran and Russia is not publicly and transparently announced. However, there is information about some deliveries of Russian equipment and technologies to Iran, including aircraft and helicopters. 🔺Russia and Iran can and should expand their bilateral cooperation further; in the next step, one could consider establishing a defense pact, at least for the Caspian Sea region. 🔺We know well that the collective West is seeking to destroy Russia using any means. This strategy is also being pursued toward Iran. China is also seen as a potential competitor by the West. 🔺Iran's response (the war against the U.S. and Israel) has been very commendable, and the Russian public has welcomed this response, especially from the Iranian decision-makers. This reaction was both very powerful and at the same time very smart. 🔺Closing the Strait of Hormuz was a geopolitical nightmare for the U.S. and its allies in the region. Both the U.S. and Israel realized that they were facing a very difficult situation regarding Iran. 🔺Despite the casualties and damages inflicted on Iran due to the illegal and criminal attacks by the U.S. and Israel, Iran and the people of this country remain steadfast. 🔺The war in Ukraine has been an important experience for the Russian army and security agencies and is still being used as an operational experience.