Obama and Kerry never understood the real political dynamic in Syria. The Russians have a horrendous problem with jihadists in southern Russia. If nearby Syria becomes an Islamist state, then it will become a haven and base for the jihadists. The Russians support Assad to prevent that. The Saudis want to control an Arabic speaking Sunni confederation comprising of large parts of Syria and Iraq to counter Iran. Post bin Laden al Queda is a Saudi financed international Sunni fighting force deployed for that purpose. Iran wants Syrian locations for mobile ballistic missiles to counter Israel.
Sending more arms to the “rebels” does not enhance the security of the United States and merely prolongs the bloody conflict.
So, how is it in Russia’s interests to support Iran?
Good commentary.