New Phase in Russia's Relations with Iran, Not Only Syria, Not Only Opportunism - Piotrowski, Marcin Andrzej (Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych, 2015)
The final nuclear deal between the P5+1 and Iran has not resulted in worsening relations or a renewal of the historical rivalry between Moscow and Tehran. Russia and Iran have common interests in and outside Syria, namely strengthening the areas of bilateral diplomatic, military and economic cooperation. The visit by Russia's president to Iran and his participation in the Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Tehran on 23 November 2015, suggest a new phase in Russia's relations with Iran, which, though, might have a negative impact on the interests of the West, Turkey and Arab countries