According to OSINTdefender, Russia is providing Iran with electronic intelligence, including satellite surveillance and signals intelligence, which may help Tehran locate U.S. forces and improve its air defenses.
This report, attributed to the OSINTdefender monitoring group, adds to the growing documentation of Russian support for Iran's military and intelligence apparatus. As The Zioneer has previously reported, OSINTdefender has documented a broader pattern of Russian financial, intelligence, and military aid to Tehran that it says prolongs conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. Separately, President Donald Trump recently stated he would ask Russian President Vladimir Putin whether Moscow is providing satellite intelligence to Iran, following Ukrainian allegations on the matter. The current report specifies that the assistance includes satellite surveillance and signals intelligence, potentially aiding Iran in locating U.S. forces and enhancing its air defense capabilities. The claims remain unverified by independent sources.
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