🛰️ Russia Shared Intel on U.S. Forces With Iran: Officials say targeting info included warships, aircraft 👇

Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American military assets in the Middle East, according to U.S. officials familiar with intelligence assessments. The information reportedly included data about the locations of U.S. warships, aircraft, and other military assets operating in the region during the current conflict.

The officials, who spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to discuss the intelligence publicly, cautioned that there is no evidence Russia is directing Iran on how to use the information. However, the disclosure marks the first indication that Moscow may be playing an active role in the war that began after U.S. and Israeli forces launched military strikes on Iran roughly a week ago.

Additional reporting by Reuters and The Washington Post said the intelligence sharing may involve targeting information about U.S. naval and air assets, potentially giving Iran improved awareness of American movements in the region. Analysts say such intelligence could come from satellite tracking, electronic surveillance, or other military monitoring systems.

The White House downplayed the impact of the reports. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the information has not changed the course of U.S. military operations, stating that American forces remain in control of the situation and that Iranian responses have had limited effectiveness.

Russia has maintained close relations with Iran for years, and the partnership deepened after Tehran supplied attack drones and other weapons to Moscow during its war in Ukraine. The latest intelligence-sharing allegations could further complicate the geopolitical situation, as the war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States enters its second week.

What risks could arise if major powers begin indirectly supporting opposing sides in an expanding regional war?