The war of signals: How Russia and China help Iran see the battlefield

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Jasim Al-AzzawiMarch 12, 2026 at 12:09 PM
The war of signals: How Russia and China help Iran see the battlefield

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In March 2026, reports surfaced that Russia is providing Iran with sensitive intelligence, including the locations of US warships and aircraft in the Middle East. This intelligence sharing marks a shift towards electronic warfare in the Gulf, where control of the electromagnetic spectrum is paramount. Russia's advanced surveillance network, including satellites, significantly enhances Iran's ability to locate US and Israeli assets, improving the precision of Iranian strikes. This support is seen as a response to US intelligence assistance to Ukraine and a strategic move by Russia to leverage intelligence as a valuable asset. The increased intelligence capabilities have already resulted in successful Iranian strikes against US facilities, highlighting the impact of this cooperation.

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electronic warfare 90% intelligence sharing 90% iran 80% russia 80% electromagnetic spectrum 70% united states 70% us warships 60% precision-strike 60% radar imagery 60% middle east 50%

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