Iran asks Russia for help amid possible Israeli attack - NYT
Illustrative photo: Iran has asked Russia to help repel an Israeli attack (Getty Images)
Iran is preparing for a possible strike from Israel in response to the massive rocket attack on Tehran on October 1. As a result, Iran asked Russia to help with satellite reconnaissance, according to The New York Times.
As the agency reports, Iran expects potential retaliatory strikes from Israel. However, many Iranians have expressed concerns about an unpredictable escalating war with Israel.
Specifically, they have stated that they do not want or support a war with Israel or the United States. They mentioned that their lives are already a struggle due to a dire economy, American sanctions, corruption, and repression. War could exacerbate these difficulties and plunge the country into even greater chaos.
"According to two Iranian officials, who are familiar with the war planning and were not authorized to speak publicly, Iran had asked Russia for cooperation with satellite intelligence ahead of an Israeli strike," the agency reports.
At the same time, The New York Times did not provide any further details on this matter, nor is it known whether Russia has responded to Iran's request.
Background
Last Tuesday, Iran launched a missile strike against Israel, firing nearly 200 ballistic missiles. However, Israeli forces, along with American destroyers, successfully intercepted the attack.
Subsequently, Iran stated that this strike was in retaliation for the deaths of leaders from Hamas and Hezbollah. In response, Israel promised to retaliate. According to media reports, the Israeli authorities are allegedly planning strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. However, US President Joe Biden has stated that the United States does not support this.
