20 January, the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration: Volynnews.
Provocation or strategy?
On 20 January, the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration, Russia and Iran are planning to sign a comprehensive cooperation agreement. The date chosen for the announcement of the long-awaited agreement is obviously not accidental. Observers suggest that Moscow and Tehran aim to draw the attention of the newly elected US president to their alliance and create tension in his foreign policy programme, Time Ukraine Israel portal reports, citing liga.net.
Nuclear technologies and weapons: what to expect?
Despite the fact that the text of the agreement is kept in complete secrecy, experts are already predicting the possibility of transferring Russian nuclear technology and modern weapons to Iran. This prospect could change the balance of power in the region, causing serious concern in the United States and its allies.
At the same time, some analysts suggest that the agreement may include a clause on Russia’s obligation to protect Iran’s territorial integrity. Whether Tehran insisted on this remains to be seen, but such cooperation would greatly complicate any actions against Iran by the West.
Reaction of the international community
Although there are less than 30 days left to cancel or prevent the signing of the agreement, this may be enough time to take preventive measures. The United States and other countries are likely to be closely examining the possible security implications of the deal for the region and the world.
The choice of the date of Trump’s inauguration to announce a strategic alliance between Russia and Iran looks like a deliberate move by the Kremlin to demonstrate influence and challenge Washington. The question is whether this will pave the way for new tensions between the US and Russia, or encourage the newly elected president to rethink his foreign policy approaches.
