Episode
Episode 227: History Of Iran-Russia Relations
Ahmad Hashemi
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2025-07-31
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25 Followers
This episode traces the complex history of Iran-Russia relations following the Soviet Union's collapse in December 1991. As Mikhail Gorbachev resigned and the Soviet state dissolved, Russia lost its superpower status. President Yeltsin struggled to revitalize the economicall Read more…This episode traces the complex history of Iran-Russia relations following the Soviet Union's collapse in December 1991. As Mikhail Gorbachev resigned and the Soviet state dissolved, Russia lost its superpower status. President Yeltsin struggled to revitalize the economically devastated nation through foreign economic expansion. Meanwhile, Iran, recovering from a devastating eight-year war, sought to strengthen bilateral ties. The episode explores how post-Cold War geopolitics reshaped diplomatic and economic relationships between these two nations. Close