Persian Gulf

US probes Russian backing in Iran CIA strikes

U.S. intelligence officials are probing whether Russia provided targeting data or advanced drone technology to Iran for attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf, with investigators noting the strikes’ precision and Russia’s broader technical support as possible indicators, though no firm conclusions have been reached. The March assaults targeted sites including the CIA station inside the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh and a facility in eastern Iraq, amid ongoing questions about Moscow’s role in enhancing Iran’s capabilities.