Iran has acknowledged receiving substantial support from Russia across various fronts in its ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, according to the country’s foreign minister. This revelation comes shortly after reports surfaced indicating that Moscow was providing Tehran with intelligence regarding the positioning of American forces in the Middle East.
During an appearance on NBC’s “Meet The Press,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi affirmed the longstanding nature of the military collaboration between Iran and Russia, stating it is “not something new” or secretive.
Araghchi emphasized that this alliance has historical roots and is poised to continue into the future, characterizing the bond between Moscow and Tehran as “a very good partnership.”
When questioned about allegations that Russia has been supplying Iran with intelligence on the whereabouts of US military units in the Middle East to counter “Operation Epic Fury,” Araghchi confirmed Russia’s assistance:
“They are helping us in many different directions,” he stated, though he admitted, “I don’t have any detailed information.”
“I don’t have any detailed information,” he added.
It comes after multiple sources revealed late last week that the Kremlin had been informing the Islamic Republic of the locations of American warships, aircraft and other military assets since the U-Israeli airstrikes began Feb. 28.
Since the war broke out, Iran has fired thousands of drones and missiles at US assets in the region.
Still, United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz insisted that whatever intel Russia was providing “hasn’t been very effective” given US forces have been “decimating” Iran’s military fleet.
“So whatever they’re providing, if they’re providing anything, hasn’t shown to help them very much,” Waltz said.
Meanwhile, the Iranian foreign minister rejected calls for a ceasefire — claiming Iran needed to “continue fighting for the sake of our people.”
“There needs to be a permanent end to the war,” Araghchi said. “Unless we get to that, I think we need to continue fighting for the sake of our people and our security.”
