I can't believe we're talking about a war between Russia and the US over Iran. Both countries have leaders who understand mutually assured destruction and are rational enough to avoid it. Won't happen.
Iran, however, might just be crazy enough to nuke someone if they get the chance. Likewise with North Korea. There's enough evidence that religious nutjobs will do some very stupid things that we should be concerned about Iran.
But if Iran does something stupid, I sincerely doubt Russia would do much. They'd lose any pretense of moral high ground if they did.
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