U.S. Officials Say Russia Shared Targeting Data With Iran
U.S. officials said Russia provided Iran with locations of U.S. ships, aircraft and bases, and U.S. leaders say they are tracking the reports while downplaying their impact.
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Overview
Two U.S. officials said Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region.
U.S. officials said the intelligence sharing is the first indication Moscow has sought to get involved in the war that the U.S. and Israel launched on Iran.
President Donald Trump said it was inconsequential if Russia provided Iran with information to help target U.S. military personnel and assets, according to accounts of his remarks.
Officials said six U.S. service members were killed in a drone strike in Kuwait amid the widening conflict.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. is "tracking everything" and is factoring intelligence into battle plans, according to his interview.
Analysis
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FAQ
Russia is providing Iran with satellite imagery and real-time locations of U.S. troops, ships, aircraft, and other military assets in the Middle East.
U.S. officials are tracking the reports and factoring them into battle plans, while President Trump downplayed its impact as inconsequential, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the U.S. is monitoring all developments.
The war began after the United States and Israel launched major strikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear sites, prompting Iranian retaliatory missile and drone strikes on U.S. assets and allies.
Six U.S. service members were killed in a drone strike in Kuwait amid the widening conflict.
