Afghanistan, July 23 -- Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf have prompted US intelligence analysts to investigate whether Russia provided targeting information or advanced drone technology to Tehran, according to four people familiar with US intelligence.
Reuters reported today that US intelligence officials have not reached firm conclusions about possible Russian involvement in the attacks. However, the effectiveness and apparent precision of the strikes, combined with Russia's broader technical and military support for Iran, have raised questions about whether Moscow assisted in the operations.
Reuters and has previously reported, and US officials have acknowledged, that Russia has provided targeting and other support to...