Behind the scenes of the Middle East war, a Moscow–Tehran axis is becoming increasingly visible, where the exchange of information and military technology takes on a strategic stake. According to The Wall Street Journal, Russia is stepping up its support for Iran, providing satellite images and advanced drone technologies, with the aim of increasing the precision of strikes on American forces in the region.
Sources cited by the publication claim that Putin is pursuing a dual objective: supporting his ally in the confrontation with the USA and Israel, but also prolonging a conflict that brings him both military and economic benefits.
Moscow shares experience gained in the Ukraine war
The transferred technology includes components for modernized “Shahed” drones, capable of significantly improving communications, navigation, and the accuracy of attacks. Meanwhile, Moscow shares the experience gained in the war in Ukraine, even offering tactical recommendations — from the optimal number of devices in an attack to the launch altitude.
Moreover, Russia would provide Iran with sensitive information regarding the positioning of American troops and their allies in the Middle East. Cooperation would have deepened with the outbreak of the conflict, and recently would include the direct transmission of satellite images — a type of support comparable, analysts say, to that offered by the USA and Europe to Ukraine in recent years.
“If these images contain precise data about types of aircraft, defense systems or naval movements, they can become extremely valuable to Iran,” explains Jim Lamson, a researcher at King’s College London and a former CIA analyst specializing in Iranian armed forces.
An official quoted by WSJ specifies that the information comes from Russia’s satellite constellation, operated by aerospace forces, and is used directly in the planning of military operations.
However, Moscow’s ability to support Tehran is not unlimited. The war in Ukraine consumes significant resources, and the Kremlin is trying to avoid a direct escalation that could irritate the administration of US President Donald Trump. Even under these conditions, the assistance provided — although limited — remains relevant on the battlefield.
“It’s a limited but useful support, which allows Iran to hit military targets with greater precision,” Lamson emphasizes.
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