A new report from the Financial Times, cited by the Mexican newspaper La Jornada, alleges that Russia secretly assisted Iran in developing missile technology designed to target United States naval vessels. The report points to a covert cooperation channel between Moscow and Tehran that goes beyond their publicly acknowledged defense ties.
According to the findings, the collaboration would have given Iran access to advanced missile capabilities aimed specifically at threatening US warships operating in the region, raising concerns among Western defense officials about the potential for escalation in the Middle East.
The alleged partnership underscores the deepening alignment between Russia and Iran, two countries facing extensive Western sanctions, as they seek to bolster military cooperation amid heightened tensions with the United States and its allies. Analysts note that such assistance, if confirmed, could complicate US naval operations in strategic waterways like the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of the world’s oil supply passes.
Neither Moscow nor Tehran has publicly confirmed the details outlined in the investigation, and US officials have not yet issued an official response to the specific claims. The report adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting closer military-technical ties between the two nations since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
For the full details of this investigation, read the original report at La Jornada.
Source: Rusia ayudó en secreto a Irán a desarrollar misiles para atacar buques de EU: Financial Times (jornada.com.mx). English version produced with AI assistance.
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