The Collapse of the Russia-Iran Military Alliance: What Went Wrong?

The Russia-Iran alliance has shifted from military cooperation to economic and diplomatic ties following the fall of the Assad regime, which had been the cornerstone of their partnership. Without Syria, their strategic goals have diverged—Russia, focused on Ukraine, seeks direct military support, while Iran prioritizes regional influence through proxies.

A recent strategic agreement formalizes existing cooperation but lacks military commitments, highlighting the alliance’s decline. Now driven by economic necessity rather than shared military ambitions, their partnership is weaker and increasingly uncertain.