Russian Media Struggles to Form a Narrative on Iran

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In the latest episode of Russia Decoded, hosts Andy Kuchins and Chris Monday unpack how Russian media has responded to recent developments in Iran and Ukraine.

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The Iran War has continued to escalate, with recent attacks on energy infrastructure from both sides. Israel attacked Iran’s South Pars gas field, the world’s largest natural gas field, creating major disruptions to Iran’s gas production. In response, Iran struck the world’s largest liquefied natural gas complex in Qatar. Both moves have contributed significantly to the ongoing global energy shock and have provided Russia with increased leverage in the global energy market, especially in the aftermath of the United States’ easing of sanctions on........

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