Russia has significantly increased military support for Iran, reports The Wall Street Journal. The Kremlin provides the Iranian military with satellite imagery, intelligence and drone technology. This allows Iran to more accurately determine the positions of US troops in the region.
Expanding military cooperation
Russia has significantly expanded its intelligence sharing with Iran. Moscow provides Tehran with access to satellite imagery and advanced technologies for the production of drones.
This data helps the Iranian forces to more accurately identify the positions of the US armed forces in the Middle East. Russia is also helping to upgrade Iranian drones, which are being actively used in the war against Ukraine.
The purpose of cooperation between Russia and Iran
The Kremlin seeks to support Iran as a key partner in the Middle East. The goal is to deplete US resources and divert Western attention from the war in Ukraine.
Experts note that Moscow is interested in prolonging the conflict in the region. This gives Russia military and economic advantages, including stabilisation of energy prices and joint schemes to circumvent sanctions.
Context.
Iranian drones are already being actively used by Russia in its war against Ukraine. Deepening cooperation between Moscow and Tehran increases threats to regional security.
According to the WSJ, the exchange of intelligence and technology between Russia and Iran continues amid rising tensions with the West. Analysts believe that this could complicate the situation in the Middle East and Ukraine.
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