Summary
Russia is helping Iran by providing satellite and intelligence information on U.S. military positions. Russia has also played a significant role in Iran’s space program, including its satellites. Both countries have shared military aid, with Iran providing weapons to Russia following the Ukraine conflict.
Key Facts
- President Trump called Russia’s military aid to Iran “a bit”.
- Iran’s foreign minister described Russia’s military cooperation with Iran as “good”.
- Russia is reportedly giving Iran data on U.S. warships and aircraft.
- The data likely comes from Russia’s Liana spy satellite system.
- Russia has historically supplied various weapons to Iran, worth billions of dollars.
- Iran has provided military support to Russia since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- Russia helped develop Iran’s Khayyam satellite, launched in 2022.
- Iran-backed forces used Russian-upgraded Shahed drones in attacks in the Middle East.
