Russia is unlikely to send its troops to Iran to participate in a potential conflict against the United States and Israel due to limited resources and the risks of escalation. This is reported by Forbes.
Source: Censor.NET
The article notes that despite the strengthening of cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, most experts in the United States and the United Kingdom doubt the realism of a scenario involving direct participation of Russian troops in combat operations in the Middle East.
Why this scenario is unlikely
Analysts emphasize that the Russian army is currently focused on the war against Ukraine and does not have sufficient resources and personnel to open another large-scale front.
In addition, direct intervention in Iran would create the risk of a clash with U.S. forces and their allies, which could lead to an uncontrolled escalation of the conflict.
What role Russia may play
At the same time, experts допускають that Russia will continue to support Iran through indirect methods — in particular through the supply of technologies, intelligence assistance, or participation in hybrid operations. This allows Moscow to influence the situation in the region without significant resource expenditures and direct military intervention.
Context
Earlier, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that cooperation between Russia and Iran is intensifying and did not rule out the possibility of sending Russian troops to the region.
However, experts emphasize that in practice such a scenario remains unlikely due to Russia’s limited capabilities and the high risks of global escalation.
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