Russia has been providing Iran with satellite intelligence and drone-related technology to help the Islamic Republic strike American military assets, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

The report states that Moscow is interested in extending the conflict and stands to gain from its continuation. As part of its support, Russia has reportedly shared satellite imagery and assisted in enhancing the communications capabilities of Iran’s shaheed suicide drones—technology similar to that used by Russian forces in Ukraine.

According to a diplomat and a military official cited in the report, the intelligence being shared includes detailed information on the locations of U.S. forces stationed throughout the Middle East.

Analysts told the Journal that Iran has demonstrated greater effectiveness in targeting American military positions in the current conflict than it did during the 12-Day War in June 2025, noting that its methods closely resemble tactics employed by Russia in Ukraine.

Earlier in the conflict, The Washington Post reported that Russia was already supplying Iran with intelligence aimed at facilitating attacks on U.S. forces in the region.

That report added that since the outbreak of the war, Russia has transferred information to Iran identifying the positions of American military targets, including naval vessels and aircraft.