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and stating that he was pursuing a 'Regime Change' along with "Unconditional Surrender"?...you do see the difference, right?...maybe just a little? (fingers crossed).

Note that the same mechanisms that brought about the successful JCPOA (e.g. outright Seizures of Iranian assets) could again be used to negotiate an extension of the agreement...but sadly, Trump caved to the Zionist goal of Netanyahu (already explained)...and the pragmatic advantages seen by Putin of the U.S. withdrawing from the JCPOA...see the following summary. Whenever Foreign Affairs are Center Stage for DJT, ALWAYS keep Netanyahu, and/or Vladimir Putin in mind.

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AI Overview

Yes, Russia continued and strengthened its aid to and cooperation with Iran after the Trump administration pulled the United States out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in May 2018. Russia adopted a policy of supporting Tehran against U.S. "maximum pressure," maintaining military and economic ties while pushing to keep the nuclear deal alive without American participation
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Key Aspects of Continued Support Post-2018:
• Diplomatic and Political Support: Russia accused the U.S. of violating international law by withdrawing from the JCPOA and immediately began efforts to help Iran evade renewed U.S. sanctions, encouraging European nations to continue economic relations with Tehran.
• Military and Security Cooperation: The two countries deepened their defense ties. Moscow and Tehran cooperated on military drone and missile technology, particularly as Russia became increasingly reliant on Iranian technology for its invasion of Ukraine. Reports in 2026 even suggested Russia was providing intelligence to Iran regarding U.S. positions in the Middle East.
• Economic Cooperation: Despite the U.S. sanctions, Russia and Iran worked to strengthen trade links, including the creation of alternative payment systems to bypass the U.S. financial system, and discussed major investments in Iranian infrastructure, such as the Rasht-Astara railway corridor.
• Nuclear Sector Collaboration: Russia continued its nuclear energy projects in Iran, including work on additional units at the Bushehr nuclear power plant, even while maintaining that Iran's program should remain peaceful.

Rationale for Continued Support:
• Blocking U.S. Influence: Moscow aimed to prevent the collapse of the Iranian regime and strengthen a regional partner, which allowed Russia to project itself as a counterweight to American influence in the Middle East.
• Increased Dependency: Increased tension between Iran and the U.S. tended to make Tehran more dependent on Moscow, which served Russian geopolitical interests, as evidenced by the 20-year comprehensive strategic partnership agreement they pursued.

While Russia did not want Iran to obtain nuclear weapons, it was willing to accept a "protracted uncertainty" over the fate of the JCPOA rather than a formal collapse, all while defying U.S. efforts to isolate Tehran.
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