Russia’s today can become Iran’s tomorrow - opinion
When the next moment of change comes for the beleaguered country, democracy should be given a chance.
RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Sergei Lavrov (right) and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian meet in Moscow, in March. Throughout modern history, Iran has followed in Russia’s footsteps in adopting almost identical approaches to politics, says the writer. (photo credit: MAXIM SHEMETOV/REUTERS)
