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🛒 تسوق الآنZelenskyy accuses Russia of sharing satellite intelligence with Iran targeting US bases
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of sharing satellite intelligence with Iran targeting US bases
Russian satellites surveil Gulf states, US military facilities since early July
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of providing satellite intelligence to Iran, enabling strikes on US military bases and critical infrastructure across Gulf states. The allegations, posted on X (formerly Twitter), detail what Kyiv describes as a coordinated intelligence-sharing operation between Moscow and Tehran.
"Since the beginning of July, we have recorded active Russian satellite surveillance of the Gulf states and US military facilities located there," Zelenskyy wrote. "These images subsequently appear in Iran."
Satellite surveillance pattern reveals coordination
According to Zelenskyy, there is a clear correlation between Russian satellite reconnaissance and Iranian strike operations. "At the same time, there is a clear correlation between Russia's satellite imagery of these sites and Iranian strikes – both before the attacks, in preparation for them, and afterward, to assess the damage inflicted," he stated.
Zelenskyy specified that on July 19 and 20 alone, Russian satellites focused on four regional air bases: two in Bahrain, one in Jordan, and one in Kuwait. The targeted surveillance of these specific military installations points to systematic intelligence gathering rather than incidental monitoring, analysts say.
Zelenskyy vows to share evidence with partners
"I will instruct our intelligence to share with our partners the information we have regarding Russia's new assistance to the Iranian regime," Zelenskyy declared. He called for urgent international action, stating "Russia must be stopped" from enabling further escalation in the Middle East.
The Ukrainian leader framed the intelligence-sharing as a dangerous escalation that extends beyond the Russia-Ukraine war, directly threatening US allies in the Gulf region. The allegations come amid heightened tensions across the Middle East, with the Strait of Hormuz witnessing the ripple effects of ongoing conflict.
Regional security implications
Iran stated on Saturday that it had not recorded any US attacks after nearly two weeks of strikes, according to AFP. The Pentagon earlier presented US President Donald Trump with a range of military options, as the administration weighs its response to the evolving security situation.
The US State Department has not yet publicly commented on Zelenskyy's specific allegations. However, the claims align with broader concerns among Western intelligence agencies about deepening Russia-Iran military cooperation, which has expanded significantly since the start of the Ukraine war.
Context: deepening Russia-Iran axis
Moscow and Tehran have strengthened their military and technological partnership over the past three years. Russia has reportedly received Iranian drones for use in Ukraine, while Iran has sought advanced Russian military technology, including satellite capabilities and air defense systems.
If confirmed, the satellite intelligence-sharing would mark a significant escalation in Russia-Iran coordination, directly implicating Moscow in Middle Eastern theater operations against US forces and allied Gulf states. Analysts note that Russian reconnaissance satellites have increasingly been repositioned to cover Middle Eastern targets, a shift that intelligence services have tracked since mid-2025.
What this means for Libya and the region
For Libya and North African observers, the expanding Russia-Iran intelligence axis carries direct implications. Russian influence in the Mediterranean and North Africa has grown through security agreements and proxy relationships. Any escalation in US-Iran tensions reverberates across the region, affecting maritime security in the Mediterranean and Red Sea corridors critical to Libyan trade.
Libya's strategic position on the southern Mediterranean coast means that increased great-power competition in the Middle East inevitably shapes the security environment in which Libya operates. As external powers deepen their involvement in regional conflicts, Libyan policymakers face a increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.
— Libya Press / News Desk
