Putin has once again proven he’s not the master of the Middle East, but just a loser in the power game! Russia, once the main player in Syria, is now losing influence in Iran, its other key ally in the region. Remember January, when Putin and Iranian leaders signed a “strategic agreement” in the Kremlin like best buddies? Just five months later, after an Israeli attack on Iran, Russia left Tehran high and dry — no military help, just empty words and political support that means nothing! While Putin is busy with his war in Ukraine, he doesn’t want to hear about a conflict with Israel. So who’s the real ally here? Syria already fell — Assad fled Moscow, and Russia didn’t even try to save its main partner. The fall of Syria was a huge blow to Russia’s ambitions in the Middle East, as that country was the key player for Moscow. Russia gained military bases, access to the Mediterranean, and seemed like a major player again. But now? Everything is falling apart! Iran is the only one still somewhat holding on with Russia, but even there things aren’t looking good. Trade and cooperation increased, but Russia doesn’t want military engagement because of the war in Ukraine and doesn’t want to spoil relations with the US, especially with Donald Trump, who just started seeing Russia as an equal partner. Putin is stuck! If he can’t position himself as a mediator between Iran and the US, he’ll have to choose between his old ally and Trump. And what if Iran falls? Maybe Moscow will become a new refuge for the mullahs! All in all, Putin’s ambitions in the Middle East are in chaos. Where are those big words and strategic agreements now? Russia is losing influence, allies are running away, and Putin is struggling to hold on to whatever little he has left. Got a funny take or think this is just the beginning of the end? Drop a comment below — let’s see who else is disappointed in the “great leader”!
