Russia suspected of helping Iran carry out precision drone strikes on CIA sites
US intelligence is investigating whether Russia may have assisted Iran in carrying out drone strikes on CIA facilities in March 2026. The reported attacks included a CIA station inside the US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and another site in eastern Iraq. Analysts are examining whether Russian-enhanced Shahed drones or the Kometa-M navigation system contributed to the precision of the strikes. The Kremlin has denied the allegations, while the CIA and Iran's mission to the United Nations have declined to comment.
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