Russia to supply Spy satellite to Iran: Report
- Russia is preparing to supply Iran with an advanced satellite system that will give Tehran an unprecedented ability to track potential military targets across the Middle East and beyond.
- The plan is to deliver a Russian-made Kanopus-V satellite equipped with a high-resolution camera.
- It would greatly enhance Iran’s spying capabilities, allowing continuous monitoring of facilities ranging from Persian Gulf oil refineries and Israeli military bases to Iraqi barracks that house U.S. troops.
- It is a matter of concern for the USA, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.
- Russia also provided an S-300 defense system to Iran in 2016.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin denied United States media report, supply satellite to Iran.