Report: Russia is feeding Iran intelligence to help target US forces
Officials say Moscow shared locations of American warships and aircraft after the conflict began
Russia has provided Iran with targeting information on US military assets in the Middle East since the outbreak of the war, three officials familiar with the intelligence told the Washington Post, marking the first indication that another major US adversary may be involved in the conflict.
According to the officials, Moscow has passed Tehran the locations of American military platforms, including warships and aircraft, since the fighting began on Saturday. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the intelligence.
The reported assistance represents a new dimension in the rapidly expanding conflict, which already involves direct hostilities between Iran and the United States and Israel. It also raises concerns in Washington about the potential role of other global powers in the confrontation.
One of the officials said the information shared by Russia included the positions of US military assets operating in the region. The intelligence was reportedly provided to help Iran identify potential targets linked to American forces deployed across the Middle East.
US officials have not publicly commented on the intelligence, and it remains unclear what additional steps Washington may take in response. Russia is considered one of Washington’s primary nuclear-armed competitors and maintains extensive intelligence capabilities.