India, March 7 -- Russia has reportedly shared intelligence with Iran about US military positions in the Middle East, potentially helping Tehran target American assets amid an escalating regional conflict.

The development comes as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un also steps up military activity amid the US-Iran conflict.

According to a Washington Post report citing US officials familiar with intelligence assessments, Moscow allegedly provided Tehran with information that could help identify US warships, aircraft and other military assets in the region.

The source reveals that Russia has passed Iran such information ever since the escalation of the conflict on Saturday. The source said, "It does seem like it's a pretty comprehensive effo...