Since the beginning of the war, Iran has been attacking countries in the Middle East where US bases are located.Image: keystone
March 6, 2026, 3:07 p.mMarch 6, 2026, 3:07 p.m
Russia apparently provides Iran with targeting information for attacks on US forces in the Middle East. That’s what she reports “Washington Post” citing three U.S. officials familiar with intelligence information. It would be the first sign that one of the USA’s most important adversaries – who is also equipped with nuclear weapons – is indirectly involved in the war.
Since the start of the war, Moscow has provided Iran with data on the locations of US military facilities, warships and aircraft, the report said. However, details about the extent of support are unclear. In addition, Iran’s ability to locate US locations has already weakened over the course of the week.
In total, Iran has used thousands of attack drones and hundreds of missiles against US military positions, embassies and civilian targets. At the same time, the joint US-Israeli offensive hit more than 2,000 targets in Iran.
The White House told the Washington Post that Iran’s military capabilities were increasingly weakened. The government did not comment on possible Russian support. The CIA and the Pentagon declined to comment.
According to analysts, the alleged passing on of intelligence information is plausible, the newspaper writes. Iran only has a few military satellites of its own and could therefore benefit greatly from Russian data. Iranian attacks have recently hit precise radar and command facilities. Among other things, the CIA station in the US embassy in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh was attacked.
Experts also see Moscow’s indirect help in the context of the Ukraine war. While the USA is supporting Kiev militarily, Russia could now try to put the USA under pressure again. “The Russians are more than aware of the help we are providing to the Ukrainians,” one of the officials said. “I think they were very happy to be able to take revenge for that.”
The information provided by US officials to the Washington Post has not yet been officially confirmed. (hkl)