30.07.2024 08:00
French President Emmanuel Macron warned his Iranian counterpart, President Masoud Pezeshkian, against Iran’s further support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.
That’s according to a statement issued by the Elysée Palace, Ukrinform reports citing Le Figaro.
“The President of the Republic warned against Tehran’s continued support for Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine,” notes the readout of Macron’s call with Pezeshkian.
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Macron also told Iran’s president-elect his country must prevent an escalation in Lebanese-Israeli relations by putting to a halt any assistance for actors who destabilize the region.
The French president “expressed his very deep concern about the growing tension between Israel and Lebanon, especially after the deadly attack carried out by Hezbollah,” the report said. It emphasizes that “a new war will have devastating consequences for the region.”
According to Macron, France is ready to work with the new president of Iran to facilitate the resolution of all disputes and promote security and stability, while Iran must stop the development of its nuclear program and comply with the demands of international organizations.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, Iran threatens “serious consequences” for Israel in the event of an attack on Lebanon. If Israel strikes Lebanon, will indeed face serious consequences, Pazeshkian told Macron.
(C)UKRINFORM 2024
Words the Icecream Man should say…………………..
Is this another “red line”? If so, we know the value of these lines.
More on the muscovy – iran relationship in this article.
Mind you, I don’t know if this is a reliable source – judge by yourself.
The Kremlin, Under Pressure from Iran, Spreads Shiism on Its Territory
Russia has launched a large-scale program to promote Shiism within Muslim communities in certain regions of the country. This move aligns with the strategic partnership requirements with Iran. The Kremlin is actively encouraging Shiite propaganda. The Federal Agency for Nationalities has issued a document titled “On the Importance of Promoting Shiite Religious Communities.”
Moscow has instructed the muftiates of Tatarstan and Bashkortostan to actively spread Shiism. These documents indicate that promoting Shiism is now a state objective aimed at preventing radical Islamist ideologies. This suggests that Shiism is being positioned against Salafism and Wahhabism.
The Federal Agency for Nationalities, in coordination with regional administrations and with the support of the FSB, will oversee the Shiism promotion project in the Volga region. According to Russian authorities, the Shiite project is intended to counteract radical Islamic ideas. The Kremlin has already begun selecting candidates from the local Muslim population to send to Iran for education. These individuals will establish Shiite communities in their regions.
There is a high probability that Moscow aims to weaken the influence of fundamental Islam and minimize the risk of Jihad in Russia by promoting Shiism. Iran’s interests align with the Kremlin’s. Tehran perceives the Caucasus as an area of Shiite Iran’s interests, viewing Azerbaijan as part of Iran and the North Caucasus as a periphery protecting Iran’s imperial expansion. Therefore, Iranian ideology and religion should be spread in the region. Tehran is aware that the Kremlin fears the radicalization of the Caucasus and that the Muslim population in Russia will grow. Hence, Iran offers Moscow an alternative: spreading Shiism to weaken resistance in the Caucasus, particularly in Chechnya.