Russian military base in Iran. Airbase in the Iranian Hamadan

The Russian base in Iran did not have time to appear (August 16, 2016), as information was received about its "winding down" (August 22, 2016). What happened between the countries? America is to blame for everything? But first things first.

Why should Russia base in Iran?

It's about the Iranian base Hamadan. So why should our country have one more airborne space base? There are several reasons:

1. Such a strategic facility significantly strengthens the military grouping in the Middle East to fight the banned in Russia group IGIL.
2. The use of a base in Iran reduces the range of heavy strategic bombers' flight several times. TU 22M3 take off from Mozdok for air strikes against terrorists. One-way flight takes about four hours. Let's agree that the load on pilots and equipment is colossal. And this is without taking into account the mandatory refueling and return journey. From Iran's Hamadan, the flight time to Syria is only one hour.

Maybe the reason is different? After all, there is a lot of oil around!

The factors that were mentioned above are official. They were voiced by the authorities and the media. But some experts called another, the true reason. This is the price of oil. Let's try to understand.

The Russian base in Iran was located in the south of the country, near the coast of the Persian Gulf. The duration of its use, on the contrary, does not save, but ruins the budget. After all, to deliver ammunition there, fuel for a heavy bomber, you need to invest heavily in the infrastructure. In addition, sea cargo will have to be delivered almost round the world bypassing Europe. Hence two questions:

1. Why not equip the base in Syria? And the regime is loyal, and transportation of ammunition is much easier through the Mediterranean.
2. Why not find another place in Iran to transport cargo across the Caspian? Besides, will the distance be closer to Syria?

The conclusion of some experts says: Russia is trying to influence the cost of oil.

Low prices for hydrocarbons are seriously hitting the budget of our country. And flying cruise missiles over the oil regions of Iraq and Iran, as well as bombers in the Persian Gulf are always a danger. Shells can not hit the target, and also "accidentally" land on some tanker carrying black gold. Experts and stock brokers know this. Quotes of oil crawled up.

"To whom is the war, and to whom is the mother native?"

In addition, some journalists claim that Moscow deliberately tries to return Iran's sanctions. Oil prices fell sharply, after the West lifted the economic blockade from Tehran. Iran, as you know, could not sell oil. Therefore, any price for black gold is higher for him than zero. When the other exporting countries formed their budgets taking into account "high oil", Iran learned to live without its sale. Now he is making huge profits at a time when the rest are suffering huge losses.

In addition, Tehran does not agree to any reduction in production in order to raise prices for hydrocarbons in world markets. "Nobody was sorry for us when there were sanctions against us, and the rest made a profit. Why should we now help them? Now Iran will make a profit, "diplomats of this country say.

"Chatterbox - a find for spies"?

Our base in Iran closed, as they say, before opening. The reasons are still not clear. The command of the VKS does not give special comments. From it you can only find out that the heavy bombers returned to the air base in Mozdok, from where, in fact, they flew before that.

The Iranian side is more emotional. The defense minister of the Middle East, Dekhgan, was literally "angry" in his statements on this matter, saying that the last Russian plane had left their territory. Strangely, this sounds against the backdrop of his recent statement that the base in Iran "will be as long as necessary".

Also, the Iranian Defense Minister spoke about the disclosure of secrets by Russia, which explains a lot.

The fact is that, according to the constitution, the country does not provide territory for the military from other countries. Our base in Iran violates the basic law of the Islamic Republic. General Dehgan, having provided territory, went to a conflict with the Mejlis, which did not ratify the treaty with Russia.

Perhaps the military leadership of Iran would settle the conflict within the society, and heavy bombers would continue to be "refueled" in the country, if not for Russian propaganda.

"Russia is expanding its influence"?

What can not you hear in the domestic media about the "greatness" of Russia. And "expansion to the East" by analogy with NATO, and "new alliances", etc.

One thing was clear: during the economic blockade and political isolation, the news of the military presence in the new place turned out to be a "saving straw" in the information space. The temporary "base" of the Russian Air Force in Iran was presented by diplomats and the media as a victory in the international arena and "expansion of influence."

Such behavior caused a wave of negativity within Iranian society, and the defense minister announced Russian PR at the expense of the Middle East.

America is to blame for everything?

Remember the catch phrase: "Two teams play football, and the Germans win"? In this case, it can be rephrased: "Whatever happened, the United States is to blame for everything."

In this case, America is really indirectly involved in the incident. The base of Russia in Iran is more profitable not from the economic point of view - as "conservation" of fuel, but from political. Its existence raised the authority of the Russian Federation in the international arena. According to General Dehgan, Moscow simply "uses" Tehran for its own purposes and deceives at some point.

This happens against the backdrop of domestic political struggle. Many fear that Iran's contribution to the solution of the Syrian problem will be in vain because of effective strikes by the Russian Federation Air Force, which means that Russia will receive dividends from aid. Providing their territory for strikes only increased their apprehension. Supporters of the base claimed that both countries have common goals and should cooperate on the Syrian issue. However, mass statements among Russian propaganda "scared" them.

Do I need to learn history?

The Russian base in Iran demonstrated the fact that the elite of the Middle Eastern country remembers history well. If we call "yesterday's friends" "enemies" and tomorrow "brothers" (the example with Turkey is very revealing), then the inhabitants of this country do not do so.

Distrust of Russia is very well traced in society. We are also reminded of the cessation of military cooperation for the sake of the West, and the occupation of the Caspian region by Peter I. Also, the intervention during the Second World War was paired with the United Kingdom, and three more times until 1917.

In fairness, let's say that such an attitude can be traced not only to our state: after 1979, during the Iranian revolution, the country expelled all foreign advisers, diplomats. The absence of military from other powers is a key principle in Iran's policy.

That is why Russia so loudly declared to the whole world that it has a base in Iran, and then paid for what has been said.

There was a misunderstanding?

The pride of the Iranians is the absence of foreign troops on their territory. They can tolerate any economic sanctions, but the loss of sovereignty is perceived painfully. Foreign military, who can scout data on air defense and air force, symbolize the loss of independence, despite the fact that they fulfill their goals.

Tehran granted Russia territory only for refueling. No lengthy stay of aircraft and pilots, as in the Syrian Khmeimime, can not be. Our military and political leadership took the permission for refueling as providing a territory for a long-term presence. Propaganda began to "fan" the news that a Russian military base in Iran appeared.

Tasks are fulfilled, you can leave

The official statement of the leadership of the RF CC RF states that the goals have been achieved. The base in Iran fulfilled its mission. In the future use of aircraft from Hamadan is not necessary.

However, the official version, in all probability, is needed to "not lose face" and "justify itself."

Another possible reason for the rapid curtailment - Russia pointed to the door, since she reported using the Hamadan air base without prior notification to Tehran. This caused a split in the Iranian society, which takes to heart the presence of the military on its territory. Even if they fly there to "refuel."

In general, the two versions radically split.

Whom to believe?

According to experts, Russian heavy fighters flew to Iran for refueling and until August 16, 2016. Without refueling, such aircraft simply will not reach Syria from Mozdok. Iraq, controlled by the United States, would hardly have allowed its territory to be provided for this.

August 22, 2016, the parties announced the collapse of the facility after Russia publicly "blew" about the imaginary Iranian-Russian military alliances and the expansion of spheres of influence. The official database only existed for 5 days. So who do you believe?