Iran is striving to take a dominant position in the region, and its nuclear program is the most suitable means of achieving this. |
Russia wants to play mediator between the West and Islamic world. But that won't bring any good because Russia is more vulnerable to Islam than the West. |
Russia wants to win global clout by acting as a mediator amid growing tensions between the West and the Islamic world. |
Russia will search for ways of settlement without sanctions and the use of force ... but Iran must show wisdom and flexibility. If Iran doesn't help, Russia won't be able to do anything. |