Russia is increasing its collaboration with Iran’s regime during its war with the US and Israel, by providing satellite imagery and drone technology to make its attacks more assertive.
Sources consulted by Wall Street Journal said on Wednesday (18) that Moscow’s support has two central objectives: to keep Iran strong for longer in the war, while prolonging the war and benefiting militarily and economically.
According to the publication, the technology provided includes components from modified Shahed drones in order to improve communication, navigation and attack precision. Additionally, the allied regime has drawn on its own experience using drones in Ukraine to provide tactical guidance on how many drones should be used in operations and the altitudes they should reach.
Regarding the satellite data, an official source said on condition of anonymity that it is provided from a fleet of satellites that capture information for military operations. The fleet is managed by the Russian Aerospace Forces, better known by the Russian acronym VKS.
Previously, the Washington Post newspaper had revealed based on its sources that Russia was providing intelligence information to Iran to locate US military assets and forces in the Middle East, including warships and planes. Last week, US President Donald Trump acknowledged that Moscow is collaborating with the Islamic regime.
According to the Journal’s sources, this assistance from Vladimir Putin’s regime would have contributed mainly to attacks in the Gulf, for example to target American radar systems in the region. These attacks included an early warning radar for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system in Jordan, as well as other targets in Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman.
