Iran receiving intelligence support from Russia, officials say
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US officials report Russia is providing intelligence support to Iran, deepening their strategic cooperation.
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Iran is receiving intelligence support from Russia, according to two U.S. officials who spoke with PBS News. This information was reported by Nick Schifrin. The officials did not specify the nature or scope of the intelligence being shared. This development suggests a deepening of strategic cooperation between Moscow and Tehran. The implications of such collaboration for international security remain a subject of ongoing analysis by intelligence communities.
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