Latest incidents suggest Putin might have orchestrated the Iran missile attack on a newly constructed US embassy in Erbil.
The use of a dozen big ballistic missiles by Iran to attack Erbil is a significant escalation. The rockets are aimed against strategic locations, such as a new US Consulate under construction. They send a warning that Iran is capable of far more destruction.
If Iran had decided to, it could have attacked airport runways or civilian areas more aggressively. Iran was clearly conveying a statement of might rather than wreaking absolute mayhem.
The failure of Iran talks could be linked to Iran's message. Russia has tried to exploit the Iran talks to get further concessions from the US on sanctions against it. This has enraged Iran, which wants sanctions lifted but is now being sidetracked by Russia at the last minute.
Iran, on the other hand, is looking to Russia for guidance on how to engage with the West. Iran is learning that Russia has used an inva...
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