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Russia shares intel with Iran amid prolonged US conflict, claims Report

U.S. and European officials said the aid could help Iran improve targeting, defend military assets and track American forces and weapons systems.

  • NBC News reported Saturday that Russia is supplying Iran with electronic intelligence, including satellite surveillance and signals data, to bolster air defenses and enhance military accuracy.
  • This intelligence sharing follows a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement signed in January between Moscow and Tehran, deepening military cooperation amid ongoing tensions with the United States and Israel.
  • The shared data reportedly aids Tehran in identifying American forces and refining drone strikes, potentially disrupting "aircraft mishaps" involving US-made weapons systems as Iran maintains resilience six months into the war.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified last week that Russia and China enabled Iranian activities, while a White House official stated no foreign assistance currently improves Iran's ability to target Americans.
  • Neither Moscow nor Tehran has publicly commented on the assertions, which President Donald Trump recently downplayed, stating he did not believe the assistance was occurring at a high level.
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NBC News broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, July 31, 2026.
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