Published July 23rd, 2026 - 08:55 GMT
ALBAWABA - American intelligence agencies opened a probe to assess whether Russia provided support to Iran in the attacks targeting CIA facilities in the Gulf region.This comes amid analysts' suspicions that Russia could have a hand in helping and giving Iran some intelligence information during the war.Reuters reported, citing four sources familiar with the matter, that the investigation is focusing on whether Moscow supplied Tehran with intelligence on the targets or advanced drone technology that aided in the attacks.The sources, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter and its connection to national security, said that U.S. intelligence officials have not yet reached definitive conclusions regarding Russia’s possible involvement in the attacks.They added that the accuracy and effectiveness of the strikes, along with what she described as broader Russian technical support for Iran, are among the indicators that prompted intelligence agencies to expand the investigation, without yet rising to the level of conclusive evidence of Moscow’s involvement.U.S. President Donald Trump salutes as a US Army carry team carries the flag-draped transfer case containing the remains of Sgt. Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP
