By : News Editor
Jordan Daily - Russia is reportedly providing Iran with intelligence data concerning the locations of U.S. forces in the Middle East, according to a report in The Washington Post, a move that could further inflame tensions in the region.
The assistance, which has not been previously disclosed, suggests a broadening of the conflict to include a major U.S. adversary with advanced intelligence capabilities.
Moscow has allegedly been providing Tehran with information on the locations of American military assets, including warships and aircraft, since the outbreak of the conflict, officials told the newspaper. One official described the effort as "fairly broad in scope."
The Pentagon confirmed that six American soldiers were killed and others injured in a drone attack on a site in Kuwait. Since the beginning of the conflict, Iran has launched thousands of offensive drones and hundreds of missiles toward American military sites, embassies, and civilian targets.
Analysts suggest that the pattern of Iranian strikes against U.S. forces indicates access to precise intelligence, with attacks targeting command and control infrastructure, radar systems, and temporary facilities. A CIA station inside the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was also reportedly struck.
Dara Massicot, a Russia military expert at the Carnegie Endowment, noted that Iran is accurately targeting early warning and long-range radars, with a clear focus on command and control centers.
Iran possesses a limited number of military satellites, making imagery and data from Russia's advanced space capabilities highly valuable.
The Iranian military's ability to locate U.S. forces had reportedly diminished recently, potentially explaining Tehran's reliance on external information.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon is reportedly rapidly depleting its stockpiles of precision munitions and air defense interceptors, a concern raised within the U.S. military leadership prior to the start of operations.
Russia has called for an end to the conflict, describing it as an "unjustified act of armed aggression." Neither Russia, the CIA, nor the Pentagon have commented on the reports of Russian support.
Observers believe that Russia's support for Iran reflects a pattern of cooperation among U.S. adversaries since the Russian intervention in Ukraine in 2022, during which Iran, China, and North Korea provided military or material assistance to Russia.
In contrast, Washington and its allies have provided tens of billions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine and shared intelligence to improve its ability to target Russian forces.
Iran has been a key supporter of Moscow during the war in Ukraine, assisting in the production of low-cost offensive drones used to deplete Ukrainian air defenses.
One official noted that the Russians are well aware of the extent of U.S. assistance to Ukraine, and may view this as an opportunity to reciprocate.
Estimates suggest that Russia may see potential benefits in a prolonged conflict between the United States and Iran, including higher oil revenues and a diversion of U.S. and European attention away from the war in Ukraine.
Notably, China does not appear to be involved in supporting Iranian defenses, despite its close ties with Tehran, according to officials.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated that he has no message for Russia or China regarding the conflict, adding that the two countries are not significant factors.
A spokesperson stated that the Iranian regime is being completely crushed, adding that its missile response is diminishing daily, its naval forces are being eliminated, and its production capacity is being destroyed.
