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What is the main cause of the widening gap between Iran and Russia?
What is the main cause of the widening gap between Iran and Russia?
- Disagreements over oil prices
- Conflicting interests in Syria (correct)
- Differences in military strategy
- Competition for influence in Afghanistan
What was the latest confrontation between Russian military police and Iranian militia in Syria?
What was the latest confrontation between Russian military police and Iranian militia in Syria?
- Joint operation against ISIS
- Raid on Iranian militia posts at Aleppo airport (correct)
- Training exercises
- Peace negotiation talks
What has pushed both Moscow and Tehran to compete for political and military influence in Syria?
What has pushed both Moscow and Tehran to compete for political and military influence in Syria?
- Regime forces recovering most of the lands controlled by the opposition (correct)
- Economic sanctions on both countries
- International pressure for peace talks
- Desire for territorial expansion
Why are the two enemy allies unlikely to enter into a large-scale military confrontation?
Why are the two enemy allies unlikely to enter into a large-scale military confrontation?
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