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How Russian Satellites May Have Helped Iran Hitting US Assets More Precisely
Moscow and Tehran formalised their expanding relationship through a 20-year strategic treaty signed in 2025.
Fourteen Russian spy satellites moved over a US military base in Saudi Arabia just two days before a major Iranian attack, potentially giving Tehran access to detailed intelligence that helped it carry out more precise strikes against American assets, according to US officials and international intelligence sources cited by CNN.
The satellite activity comes as Russia and Iran have significantly expanded their military cooperation, with Moscow reportedly providing Tehran with satellite imagery, targeting data and upgraded weapons technology.