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♟️There is a global chess game that is linking Russia's war in Ukraine and the Iran nuclear deal.

As nations fight to turn the war in Ukraine to their advantage, here's how it could all play out

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🇷🇺Russia has attempted to use its support for reviving the Iran nuclear deal as leverage to minimise sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine

The overlapping diplomatic crises have drawn in nations from around the world with a range of complicated relationships and agendas.

Here is what each of the main players want from each other and why👇

🇺🇸United States

The Biden administration wants to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Iran nuclear deal, which would mean Iranian oil back on the market as the energy crisis hits

🇬🇧🇪🇺UK and Europe

Sanctions on Russian oil leave an energy gap to be filled so the UK, France and Germany are keen to see the return of Iranian oil following the establishment of a new nuclear deal

🇷🇺Russia

Russia continues to demand "security guarantees" from Europe and the US against Nato expanding eastwards

🇮🇷Iran

Tehran is keen to get sanctions lifted with a revived nuclear deal, allowing it to massively boost oil exports

🇸🇦🇦🇪Saudi Arabia and the UAE

Saudi Arabia is suddenly very popular as Western countries face a lack of Russian energy

🇦🇪🇮🇱The United Arab Emirates and Israel, America's close ally, have been lobbying the US for a new Middle East security strategy involving more missile defence and sharing of intelligence

Read what each country wants from each other in more detail here 👇
telegraph.co.uk/world-news/202…