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Iran war: Trump is playing into Putin’s hands

While the US bombs Iran, the Kremlin will see immediate advantages for Russia.

By NS Podcasts

Vladimir Putin expressed “deep condolences” to the people of Iran over the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by US and Israeli forces.

But while Putin offers consoling words to Iran, the Kremlin will undoubtedly have eyes on the potential benefits to them of a US-Israel war on Russia’s ally.

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