U.S. officials say Russia shared intelligence with Iran on American targets
Mar 9th 2026
Two U.S. officials say Moscow passed information that could aid Iranian strikes on U.S. forces in the region, the first clear sign Russia may be involved as tensions escalate; U.S. leaders say they are monitoring and adapting to the reports.
- U.S. intelligence says Russia provided information that could help Iran strike American warships, aircraft and other regional assets.
- Officials say there is no evidence Moscow is directing how Iran uses the information.
- The White House downplayed the reports while the defense secretary said U.S. forces are tracking communications and factoring them into operations.
- The Kremlin denied any request from Tehran for Russian military help and declined to comment on whether it had provided assistance.
- Russia has strengthened ties with Iran to secure missiles and drones for its war in Ukraine, and U.S. intelligence previously showed Iran supplied drones to Moscow.