Russian-Iranian relations amid gains in the Syrian civil war

With significant arms deals, cooperation in Syria and vocal backing of the nuclear agreement of 2015, Russia's bilateral-relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran provide us with a picture of what appears to be a strategic-alliance. However, significant differences and interests raise questions, as to: how long will Moscow and Tehran be able to conceal their growing friction.

To further discuss this topic, I'm joined here in the Studio by; Miss Paula Slier, Middle East Bureau Chief of Russia Today; and Meir Javedanfar – Iran lecturer, IDC Herzliya. Analyst Amir Oren.

Jerusalem Studio

The program offers the viewer deeper understanding about current events in Israel. The topics vary from domestic and foreign policy to social changes, archaelogy and religion.

The program is hosted by TV7 Israel News anchor Jonathan Hessen.

  • First broadcast: October 17, 2017, TV7 World
  • Episode number: 274
  • Duration: 30 min
  • Spoken languages:
  • English
  • Subtitles:
  • Estonian, Finnish, Swedish