they both wanted it because of its supply of oil and it made such a well power base to them
Access to oil.
Because of there resources
Britain and Russia
The actions outraged Iranian nationalists.
The actions outraged Iranian nationalists.
oil and warm water of persian gulf !
Currently, Russia is the middle man between the United States and Iran. The United States is in thin line with Iran right now because of the United States publicly stating that Iran should not produce nuclear power. Tehran, a city in Iran, is producing nuclear power and according to Iran, the power is only being produced to light up homes, not for weapons. Russia is trying to help calm the fumes between the United States and Iran. Russia is also part of NATO- North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It is a military alliance that Russia has with European nations, as well with North American nations.
Iran
In the 1800s, both BRITAIN and RUSSIA extended their spheres of influence into Iran. However, neither was able to exert complete control over the country.
According to RT News as of 11/2013, Russia still supports Iran's nuclear program and is continuing to both broker a deal with their allies and provide support for the equipment they have already sold Iran. If I understand correctly, Russia sees cheap nuclear power as a good thing for Iran and doesn't believe that Iran has the intention to join the, "Nuclear Club".
Russia sold weapons to Iran and Iraq.
No. While Iran has a maritime border with Russia, they are two distinct countries.