Russia ‘is helping Iran strike CIA bases in Middle East’, Western officials fear

Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf have prompted US intelligence analysts to investigate whether Russia assisted by providing targeting information or ​advanced drone technology. 

These people, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss national security matters, said US intelligence officials have ‌not yet reached firm conclusions about the possible Russian involvement in the attacks on CIA facilities. 

But they cited the strikes’ effectiveness and apparent precision, as well as Russia’s broader technical support for Iran, as possible evidence.  

Reuters and other media have reported — and US officials have acknowledged — that Russia has provided targeting and other support

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