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Israel and the Russia-Ukraine war are linked through Iran's strategic foreign policy, which views both the conflict in Ukraine and the October 7 attacks on Israel as opportunities to challenge U.S. influence [1]. Iran actively supports the aggressors in both the Russia-Ukraine war and the attacks on Israel as part of a broader effort to project military power and resist Western influence [2], [3].
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Iran's Strategies in Response To Changes in US-China Relations mepc.org 3 facts
claimIranian officials perceive the war in Ukraine and the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel as significant setbacks for the United States.
claimIran supports the aggressors in the war in Ukraine and the Hamas attacks on Israel, framing its position as resistance against Western oppression of the Muslim world.
claimIran is projecting military power by providing aid to Russia for the war in Ukraine and by fostering an anti-Israeli coalition, viewing these actions as opportunities to expand its influence beyond its traditional regional boundaries.