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Russia-Iran Pact Enhances Military Intelligence Sharing, Raises US Concerns

4/7/2026

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A Ukrainian intelligence assessment reports that Russia is supplying Iran with satellite imagery and cyber support.
Russian satellites have surveyed Middle East military sites, including Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, before Iranian strikes.
The January 2025 Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership formalizes intelligence sharing and cyber operations.
The arrangement deepens Moscow–Tehran alignment, and the United States has dismissed external-support claims while European leaders have raised concerns.

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A Ukrainian intelligence assessment reports that Russia is supplying Iran with satellite imagery and cyber support.
Russian satellites have surveyed Middle East military sites, including Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, before Iranian strikes.
The January 2025 Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership formalizes intelligence sharing and cyber operations.
The arrangement deepens Moscow–Tehran alignment, and the United States has dismissed external-support claims while European leaders have raised concerns.