Iran - Why has Iran let Russia use its bases for bombing Syria? euronews (in English)

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Published on Aug 18, 2016

Images of Russian jets bombing Syria have become commonplace since Russia decided to enter the war in support of the Assad regime last September. But now Russian jets are coming from a base in Iran. This is a first for Russia and for Iran which had not authorized the use of its bases by an outside force since 1979.

Tactical and political

Though undoubtedly a tactical and logistical advantage for Russia, with shortened flight times and increased bomb payloads, the two powers' main interests a…
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