Russia is aiding Iran's war effort by providing Intel on US Military targets
10 hours ago
- #Russia-Iran relations
- #Geopolitical tensions
- #US military operations
- Russia is providing Iran with intelligence on American troops, ships, and aircraft.
- Intelligence shared includes imagery from Russian satellites, but it's unclear what Russia gains in return.
- Iranian drones have struck locations with US troops, including a facility in Kuwait, killing six service members.
- US intelligence suggests China may prepare to provide Iran with financial aid, spare parts, and missile components.
- China is cautious, wanting the war to end due to risks to its energy supply from Iranian oil.
- Russia and Iran have cooperated for years on missile and drone technology, with Iran supplying Russia for use in Ukraine.
- The US operation against Iran involves over 50,000 troops, 200+ fighter jets, and two aircraft carriers.
- The US aims to eliminate Iran's ballistic missile capabilities, which Iran uses as a 'shield' for its nuclear program.