Recently, the fierce contradictions between Iran and Russia have become the focus of international attention, and Western countries are ecstatic. The fact that these two countries, which have always been a headache for the West, have fallen into a fierce quarrel makes people wonder whether Putin should learn from China and use more efficient diplomatic means to resolve international contradictions.
1. The dispute between Iran and Russia.
Recently, Iran summoned the Russian Chargé d'affaires in Iran to strongly state Moscow's joint statement on sovereignty over three islands in the Persian Gulf at the Russian Cooperation Forum. In the statement, the Russian side called for a peaceful resolution of the dispute between Iran and the UAE over the disputed islands. The three islands, located at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, are currently under Tehran's absolute control, but the UAE also claims sovereignty.
Iran's sovereignty over the islands, while Russia's assertion that Iran and the UAE settle the dispute through peace talks seems to be a disguised push for Iran to give up some of its territorial interests. This makes Iran** very angry, after all, Russia has always been a close partner of Iran, but at a critical moment it has chosen to take a cold attitude towards Iran's interests. It is reported that Iran has made it clear to Russia that respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity is a basic norm in foreign affairs, and Tehran will not compromise in this regard.
2. The expectations and ridicule of Western countries.
This is the second time this year that Iran has had a bitter quarrel with Russia, which sent a similar note to Moscow in July expressing its displeasure. Western countries are ecstatic about this, because Iran and Russia have always been "thorns in the side" in the eyes of the West, and if the two contradict each other, it will be great news for the West.
However, it is worth noting that in the quarrel, Iran and Russia did not completely lose their minds. Iranian Speaker of the Knesset Kalibaf made it clear that Russia should be careful not to be exploited by Western countries. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also expressed Russia's firm position on respecting Iran's territorial integrity.
3. The deeper meaning behind the dispute.
This contradiction may not be entirely bad for Iran and Russia. While Western countries rejoiced in schadenfreude, the two sides got to know each other more deeply through this quarrel. For example, Moscow has clearly recognized that sovereignty over the three islands in the Persian Gulf is of paramount importance to Iran, so the two sides are likely to try to avoid getting too entangled on this issue in the future to avoid unnecessary conflicts.
Amazingly, China's coordination has allowed sworn rivals like Iran and Saudi Arabia to reach a rapprochement, which is incredible in itself. In contrast, Russia's contradictions between the UAE and Iran have become a "joke" in the eyes of Western countries. Therefore, it seems that Putin still needs to learn from China in terms of how to resolve contradictions in the Middle East and properly handle relations between countries.
Fourth, it is necessary for Putin to learn from China.
China has long been known for its smart diplomacy and good relations with its neighbors. China has successfully reconciled a number of complex interests in the Middle East, allowing even rival countries to reach a settlement with Chinese mediation. In contrast, Russia has been somewhat ill-conceived in its handling of the dispute between the UAE and Iran, which has drawn ridicule from the West. Therefore, it is necessary for Putin to learn from China, learn how to balance national interests, maintain regional stability, and maintain a high degree of caution in diplomatic situations.
In conclusion, the quarrel between Iran and Russia has become a dramatic drama, but the lessons and lessons contained in it cannot be ignored. It is necessary for Russia to learn from China, absorb diplomatic wisdom, and handle international affairs in a more efficient and rational manner. At the end of this article, let us consider a question: In the complex contradictions in the Middle East, who can really exert the power of wisdom to promote regional peace and stability?