Western intelligence assessments and multiple international reports<\/a>.<\/p>\nCNN report cites Western intelligence official<\/p>\n
According to a report by CNN, a Western intelligence official said Moscow was helping Tehran apply drone warfare strategies originally developed during Russia\u2019s war in Ukraine to target American and Gulf assets in the Middle East.<\/p>\n
The official told CNN that Iran\u2019s Shahed drones \u2014 now mass-produced by Russia for use in Ukraine \u2014 had proven unexpectedly effective at penetrating Gulf air defense systems.<\/p>\n
The intelligence source reportedly said that while Russian support to Iran had previously focused on general targeting assistance, Moscow is now offering specific tactical guidance, signaling a significantly deeper level of military cooperation between the two countries.<\/p>\n
Zelensky on expanding Russia-Iran alliance<\/p>\n
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky raised concerns in March about growing Russian support for Tehran.<\/p>\n
In a post on X, the Ukrainian president said Russia has started assisting the Iranian regime with drones and could also provide missile and air defense support.<\/p>\n
\u201cGiven the situation, there is only one question: when and which country will be the first to support the Iranian regime by sending troops?\u201d Zelenskyy wrote.<\/p>\n
Drawing comparisons with North Korea\u2019s military support for Moscow, he added: \u201cAs happened with Russia, when North Korea sent 10,000 soldiers, who are now deployed in Russia but can be sent to Ukraine. The same could happen in Iran \u2014 Russia could send troops there.\u201d<\/p>\n
Middle East conflict intensifies<\/p>\n
The ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran had heightened fears of a broader regional confrontation, with countries across the Middle East increasingly affected by the instability.<\/p>\n
Amid the escalating tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly expressed support for Iran\u2019s leadership following Tehran\u2019s announcement naming Mojtaba Khamenei as the country\u2019s next supreme leader.<\/p>\n
According to AFP, Putin conveyed his \u201cunwavering support\u201d and said: \u201cAt a time when Iran is confronting armed aggression, your tenure in this high position will undoubtedly require great courage and dedication.\u201d<\/p>\n
Washington Post report on intelligence sharing<\/p>\n
Earlier this year, The Washington Post reported that Russia had been supplying Iran with intelligence to help target US military forces and assets in the Middle East.<\/p>\n
Citing three officials familiar with the intelligence, the newspaper said Moscow had been providing Tehran with the locations of American military assets since the conflict began, including US warships and aircraft operating in the region.<\/p>\n
According to the report, the intelligence sharing reflected expanding strategic coordination between Moscow and Tehran as both countries confront the United States and its allies on multiple fronts.<\/p>\n
Concerns over geopolitical escalation<\/p>\n
The reports have intensified concerns among Western governments that the Iran conflict could evolve into a wider geopolitical confrontation involving Russia and potentially other US adversaries.<\/p>\n
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