The head of Russia’s Federal Security Service, Alexander Bortnikov, stated that Western powers might consider using former ISIL fighters as a means to exert pressure on Iran. However, analysts have expressed skepticism regarding this assertion, questioning the feasibility and implications of such a strategy.
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Russia's Security Chief Suggests Western Powers May Use Ex-ISIL Fighters Against Iran
Alexander Bortnikov, the chief of Russia’s Federal Security Service, suggested that Western nations could potentially utilize ex-ISIL fighters against Iran. Analysts, however, have raised doubts about the validity of this claim.
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Could ex-ISIL fighters be used against Iran, as a Russian official claimed?
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