Reports suggest Moscow shares intelligence with Tehran

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by FRANCE24
March 7, 2026
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Reports suggest Russia shared intelligence with Iran that could target US assets in the region.

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Russia has reportedly shared intelligence with Iran that could assist Tehran in striking US warships, aircraft, and other American assets in the region. This information comes from two officials familiar with US intelligence, as reported by France24 journalist Shirli Sitbon. The alleged intelligence sharing marks the first indication of Moscow's potential involvement in the conflict initiated last week by the United States and Israel. This development suggests a potential escalation in regional tensions and a deepening of strategic alliances.

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