Hi,
obviously what they are doing has implications....they arent stupid, they know this...but their leaders insist on the jingoistic route which is not smart per se.
and yes there is another side of the picture....Iran did pay the Russians. A lot of f*cking money. They didnt get what they paid for (sounds familiar, we have a similar story to share on that one).
But also Resolution was passed by UNSC that arms deals to the Republic represents serious violation of int'l law. Russians had no choice on this one.
so long story short, i agree with you Khan sahib