‌ Russia-Israel Relations and the National Interests of Iran (1990- 2020)

Russia-Israel diplomatic relations in the political, economic, and cultural areas during the recent decades have led their relations to become more strategic. The role of Israel in the US policy towards Moscow and the trans-regional power of Russia in ensuring the security of Israeli in West Asian developments have developed Moscow-Tel Aviv close relations. On the other hand, Iran and Russia have achieved a level of alignment in behaviors and goals in regional and international developments. The cooperation between these two countries has increased with the intervention of Russia in the Syrian crisis. Accordingly, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of developing Russia-Israel relations on the national interests of Iran in the region and the international system. The hypothesis tested in response to this question was that the High level of Russian-Israeli diplomatic relations, as well as the interdependence at different levels have made Russia impose some restricts on the progress of the interests of Iran in Syria, nuclear program, and arms and economic treaties. The research method in this study was explanatory and the data collection method was library and internet. The research data were analyzed based on the balance of power approach.levels have made Russia impose some restricts on the progress of the interests of Iran in Syria, nuclear program, and arms and economic treaties. The research method in this study was explanatory and the data collection method was library and internet. The research data were analyzed based on the balance of power approach.