Do you believe Russia and China will stand firmly behind Iran and its nuclear program?
349092
Yes I think they will.\nAll countires act in their best interest.  Which is what the USA are doing at the moment.\nRussia and China would not support sanctions on Iran as it is seriously bad for their economies.  China is particularly reliant on Iranian Oil & Gas.
707834
Russia can make some money, and gain influence with Iran. \n\nIt's probably a quid pro quo deal that as long as Russia opposes strong UN sanctions against Iran, then Iran will send business deals to Russia.\n\nStanding up against the US goals seems to be a way to seem powerful.
497569
I hope they don't for their own sake. i smell a rat: ruskies may have gifted iran with some serious weaponry in exchange for mega contracts.\n\nIf it does happen i hope all Nato countries and other allies like Australia, Japan, S Korea contribute more than just token forces to wipe out this irritant.
287042
thats a logical Q, yes its true that the usa is using double standards when dealing with the nuclear issue,they allowed and helped israel to have it and the usa have a lot of it and in the same time they are fighting any other country who only think of having it even for peaceful use.\nby the way,the usa didnt have any choice or way to stop russia or china from having it because those are powerfull countries and this happened long time ago before the soviet union tumbled,so actually the usa couldnt do anything to stop that,and if they could they would.\nThe usa acts strong ONLY when they deal with smaller and less powerfull countries ,they cant impose there will on strong nation like russia or china,they only do with afganistan,iraq and all small countries that they r sure they cant fight back!!!!!!is this courage???is this democracy???\nif the usa want to be fair with all the world ,they should first destroy all the WMD they have and ask other nuclear countries to destroy there WMD, BEFORE they ask others not to have it.\nNow the point is,nuclear power is the only thing that stops the usa and there allies from trying to impose there will on other countries or think to fight it,thats why evrybody is trying to have it,not to use it against anybody,but to stop others from threatning them.\nso,its very simple,get rid of your WMD first,then ask others not to try to have it.\nthats my opinion from a logical point.
1128071
US doves, led by the Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, have won the argument in Washington to lead the US in direct talks with Iran, which will agree on a package under which to end its enrichment of uranium. \n\nIn exchange, it will receive a bag of goodies that will include help with civil nuclear power (including a nuclear power station and the fuel to go with it) and trade concessions. \n\nUS hawks in Washington have gone along with the move in the belief that an offer of direct talks now will improve their arguments for military action later. It also helps to keep Russia and China on board. \n\nThe hawks think this initiative will lead nowhere because Iran will not negotiate seriously even if it agrees to talks - and when it all breaks down, they will have been shown to have gone the extra mile. \n\nThey would then press for a mandatory Security Council resolution ordering Iran to suspend enrichment and then, if Russia and China blocked sanctions, they would call for unilateral measures by the US and its allies. \n\nIf that failed, then eventually there would be discussion of a military strike. \n\nStay tuned folks!
354662
Yes.  They have communist ties.  Unfortunately there really is no such thing as a communism because of fall of Russia.  Very few countries continue to follow those dead beliefs, but China [except for Hong Kong] and Cuba still do.
391580
Think about it. We are very vunerable and spread thin. The Soviet Union and China (1,000,000 man army) supports Iran, I imagine N. Korea would love to join in at this point. Mexico, and several South American countries would take advantage of our southwest region. There are so many countries today that would love to see us fall. As soon as Russia and China go to help Iran, all the rest would join in.\n\nHmmmm....interesting. I had saved in favorites two articles from about a month or so ago. One was headlined "Russia, China looking to form NATO og the east". The other was "Venezuela over spending on Military" and described how they too, boasted a 1,000,000 man marching army. Why would they need such a force?\nAnyways, neither article comes up now....cannot be found, on yahoo anyway.......Here's one:  http://www.penraker.com/archives/003961.html\nand another:\nhttp://english.pravda.ru/news/world/20-04-2006/79367-military-0
656071
Russia and China disagree with the USA because they are Communists. Communism is incompatible with Capitalism and Freedom. If you look at the last century Freedom, Democracy and Capitalism have been spreading across the planet. It prospers wherever free people are allowed to pursue their dreams. \nAs to Iran, The USA does not buy ANY oil from Iran. We have had an Embargo since the Hostage takings in 79. However, Russia wants to gain a powerful friend in the middle east because they see the USA making slow progress in the middle east expanding power and control and they feel threatened by that. China on the other hand, buys alot of oil from Iran and their economic standards are rising and bringing a new demand for energy in China. They want to secure a long lasting relationship for the purpose of unrestricted supplies of oil. They are short sighted in this because Iran is currently lead by a Homicidal Maniac intent on bringing about world war 4. His goal is to force the whole world to become Muslim and kill every Jewish person on the planet. People like this must NEVER be allowed to obtain Nuclear Weapons. Preventing a Madman from obtaining Nuclear weapons is worth going to war...even if it means losing Hundreds of Thousands of soldiers. The cost will be alot less than if Iran gets Nuclear Weapons. This Lunatic will use them...and his missiles can reach all of Europe...Europe should be Afraid...be VERY AFRAID!!!
1036580
No, China wouldn't back Iran.  Why would they?  Iran is not a communist country.\n\nAs an emerging market, China will most likely stay out of anything going on in the world so as to keep their options open.
1127521
We are leaving it up to the Chinese and Japan to deal with North Korea. we will play a meek role in the situation. It will be handled. The sleeping giant of China is an economic gladiator about to wake up. It is in they're economic interest to handle the situation. We will handle Iran with the UN at the forefront this time. By sealing there borders and fend off Muslim extremist while heavy sanction laden the Iranian government. It will fall from within after some surgical bombing is done at the right time.
782085
They will have little to no effect on Iran, as long as nations like Syria, France, North Korea, and Russia have a way to 'back door' the policy.
939617
I am a die hard republican and I will say, you are absolutely right.\n\nI should add though that Europe, Russia, China's indifference to Iran is troubling.  Avoiding war is not the highest ground, but instead the choice of a practical war.
898206
I wouldn't really call this breaking news.\n\nThe next issue will be who gets to deal with Iran.  And Russia.  Sorry, but it's true.
619189
iran , china, us, saudi arabia\n\njust to name a few
820651
I see why you ask this. Russia, beyond a shadow of a doubt, does sponsor and fund terrorism. Their economy is down now, but because of their tremendous oil reserves will rise again. Russia has been and will continue to be an "ally of convenience". Whatever they agree to, and work towards will always be in the best interest of Russia and no one else. Certainly you know the answer to your question is "No.", but Russia will not be a sleeping giant forever.
414471
I have several Iranian friends. I find them all to be genuine, helpful, friendly, honest and lovely people. And all of them are happy not to be living under the present Iranian administration.\n\nIran has always historically been an important power and, next to China, it has arguably the oldest continuous classical culture in the world. One day they will be able to take their due place in the international arena as a great nation with much to contribute.\n\nOf course, they'll have to change their government before that can happen.
1123887
Boy I hope so. The three most powerful nations in the world, and the russians don't care how the international community feels about them. We could make them a nice deal, we'll take Iraq and Afganistan they can have Iran and Syria.