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Tehran split over Khamenei’s continued support of Russia

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Mohammad Javad Zarif was sacked as Iran ’s vice-president this week .

The move is being blamed on the deepening rift between moderates and hardliners.

Iran and Russia signed a Strategic Alliance Accord’ in January , just three days before Donald Trump took office.

Under the terms of the alliance, Iran will provide military hardware, such as ballistic missiles, to sustain Russia 's offensive in Ukraine , while Russia will provide technical assistance on developing Iran 's nuclear programme.

Iran is under increasing pressure over its continuing support for Islamist terrorist groups.

Western intelligence estimates suggest Tehran has spent 13 billion on funding its proxies since 2012 .

Iran ’s refusal to reopen talks with the US has resulted in the Trump administration imposing new Iran -related sanctions targeting companies and individuals.