CIA director confirms Iran seeking intelligence support from Russia, China
By Filip Timotija
Published on March 18, 2026.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed that Iran is seeking intelligence assistance from Russia, China, and other U.S. rivals as the U.,S. and Israeli militaries continue to bombard the Islamic Republic with airstrikes. The issue was discussed during a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on "Worldwide Threats". Earlier, Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) asked Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard about reports that Russia is providing intelligence assistance to Iran, including satellite imagery, and she declined to provide an update on the development.
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