OR Iran’s threat to exclude the Hormone and the impending individual A meeting of the Iranian Foreign Minister with Russian President Vladimir Putin are shaping a dynamic setting of developments in the wider region. The recent resolution of the Iranian parliamentwhich, if validated by the National Security Council, will bring about the blocking of the Ormuz Straits, triggers new tension and intense diplomatic mobility on the world chessboard.

These developments take place in the wake of US bombings in important Iran’s nuclear bands In Fordo, Natanz and Ispachan, as well as under the threat of President Trump for possible new blows. Today’s statements by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are giving a new dimension to the already tense situation, inviting Iran to return “No intermediaries and notebooks exchanging elementary students”in direct negotiations on his nuclear program.

US and Israel Reactions – Rubio Stresses in Strategy

In a parallel tone, US Vice President Jay Di Vance points out the devastating impact of a possible blockade of close to the already tested Iranian economy. On the Israeli side, the head of the Israeli National Security Council, Chachi Hanegby, stresses that Iran will take years to restore the full operation of its nuclear program. At the same time, members of the Israeli government, according to state television, assure that the Air raids on Iranian targets will continueas well as civil protection measures in the country.

It is noteworthy that, so far, Israel has not officially announced whether it has received or utilized satellite images confirming the extent of damage to Iranian nuclear facilities, referring to a request it has filed in the US shortly after the expiration of the US attack.

Russia-Israel-Iran: The new geopolitical axis

At the forefront of high diplomacy stands tomorrow’s meeting in Moscow between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragi and Vladimir Putin. Russia’s stance, with a historically positive approach to Iranian positions, is expected to record significant shades, in the light of a recent Russian president’s statement on the need to protect their about two million Russian -Jewish Israeli citizens. Putin, answering why Russia does not actively support Iran against Israel, he eloquently noted that ‘Israel is a country almost Russian -speaking’.

This report, although not internationally nominated, highlights the depth of Russia-Israel National and Cultural Tiesas much of Israeli society – and in particular supporters of political Avigdor Lieberman – maintain Russian roots. His party’s upward democraphic course has further affecting the relevant goals of Russian politics.

Tomorrow’s meeting in Moscow is expected to play a decisive role in shaping – or remodeling – of Russia-Jan bilateral relationswith the look of international analysts being focused on the announcements to follow.