Reuters, citing four knowledgeable sources, reported that the United States is considering the possibility of Russia’s help to the Islamic Republic in drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Persian Gulf.

Efran Ghanai-Fard, a Middle East analyst, told Iran International that Russia has influence in the Islamic Republic and that Mossad and the CIA are seeking to ensure that Iran’s government, in cooperation with Russia, does not increase its intelligence and military capabilities and does not create problems for regional security stability.