Russian intelligence support for Iran¡¯s deadly retaliation against the U.S., Israel and Gulf allies ¡ª as well as concerns China may also be helping Tehran ¡ª demonstrates deepening ties among U.S. adversaries as the war with Iran continues to widen.
Moscow is currently providing Tehran with various forms of intelligence, including satellite imagery and drone targeting tactics, in an effort to help Iran hit back at U.S. forces in the region, according to people familiar with U.S. and Western intelligence.
It¡¯s uncertain to what degree the intelligence given to Iran is effective and timely, and how regularly Russia is providing actionable information, according to one of the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity. But it reflects a crucial relationship highlighted by Russia¡¯s reliance on deadly Iranian Shahed attack drones in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
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