Why Russia, Iran And China Are Standing By The Syrian Regime

 

Syria Allies: Why Russia, Iran And China Are Standing By The Regime -- Holly Yan, CNN 

(CNN) -- Allegations of a chemical weapons attack carried out by the Syrian regime last week have heightened tensions internationally. There's been tough talk from Western leaders and a flurry of activity by the United States -- all of which seem to suggest that a military strike against the regime could be in the offing.

But through it all, Syria seems to retain the support of some good friends.

Why do Russia, Iran and China continue to support a regime that's accused of slaughtering tens of thousands of civilians in the 2-year-old civil war?

Here's why.

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My Comment: What's my take .... Russia and Syria have been loyal partners and allies for decades .... the Russians are not going to change this relationship on a dime. Iran's connection with Syria is religious and political, a conduit to supply Hezbollah, and a strategic partner against Israel. China's interests are purely economic .... if the Syrian regime was gone today, China will be re-establishing new relationships with the new government the next day.