Russia Sharing Intelligence with Iran to Target US Forces, Officials Say
Russia shares real-time satellite intelligence with Iran to aid targeting of U.S. military assets amid ongoing Middle East conflict, officials told The Washington Post.
- On Mar 6, 2026, two U.S. officials told the AP that Russia provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships and aircraft.
- Moscow tightened ties as it sought missiles and drones for its war in Ukraine, while Tehran supplied Shahed drones used in retaliatory Gulf attacks.
- Space-Based tracking showed Moscow's about 110 military satellites and Iran's around 13 enable imagery and target monitoring of the USS Gerald R. Ford.
- The White House downplayed reports of Russia sharing intelligence with Iran, while US Central Command's Admiral Brad Cooper said 'This is unacceptable and will not go unanswered' amid Iranian drone and missile strikes in Bahrain.
- Analysts warn the conflict has slowed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and raised oil prices, while the UN refugee agency calls the situation a major humanitarian emergency.
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Russia Shares Intelligence with Iran That Could Enable Tehran to Hit U.S. Forces, Officials Say - Common Defense
Tensions in the Middle East have intensified after U.S. intelligence indicated Russia has shared information with Iran that could help Tehran target American ships, aircraft and other assets in the region. The disclosure underscores how the war dynamics are expanding beyond direct U.S. and Israeli action, drawing in Moscow in a way that demands a […]
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