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Source: http://jcpa.org/the-rocky-marriage-of-convenience-between-russia-and-iran-in-syria/
The Rocky Marriage of Convenience between Russia and Iran in Syria
(Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs) Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael Segall - The latest round of attacks by the Israeli Air Force on Iranian targets in Syria revealed growing tensions in relations between Iran and Russia in Syria as Iranian leaders criticized Russia for failing to protect their forces from Israeli attacks. Der Spiegel recently reported on battles between Syrian units, with some loyal to Russia and some loyal to Iran. Scores of combatants were reportedly killed. The official Islamic Republic News Agency - IRNA has emphasized that the Russian-Iranian relationship is more a "marriage of convenience" than a "strategic alliance." IRNA contended that Russia was not at ease in its relations with Iran in Syria, stemming from Moscow's desire to maintain good relations with Israel.