The Washington Post has reported that Russia is allegedly providing Iran with intelligence on the locations of US ships, aircraft, and radar systems in the Middle East. The information, reportedly shared by informed sources, is said to be aiding Tehran in carrying out attacks against US forces. While Moscow has condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, it has otherwise maintained a largely silent stance in the conflict, despite being a close ally of Tehran.

According to the report, Russia’s actions amount to indirect involvement in the war, even though it has not taken part directly. The same sources indicated that China is not offering similar support to Iran. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Iran has not requested weapons from Russia and that Moscow’s position toward Tehran remains unchanged.

Moscow has not issued any official comment on the allegations of intelligence sharing, leaving uncertainty over the extent of its involvement in the conflict.