13.03.2026 18:51
It is claimed that Russia provided information that could help Iran strike U.S. military bases, and U.S. President Trump also made a statement confirming the allegations. Trump stated, "I think Putin has helped Iran a little."
In a statement, U.S. President Trump said, "I think Putin has helped Iran a little bit."
TRUMP CONFIRMED RUSSIA ALLEGATIONS
U.S. President Donald Trump made a statement confirming allegations that Russia provided intelligence support for Iran to strike U.S. military bases in the region. Speaking to Fox News, Trump stated that he believes Russian leader Putin has "helped Iran a little bit," interpreting this situation as a retaliation against the support the U.S. has given to Ukraine.
According to intelligence reports, it is claimed that Russia shared critical satellite images of the locations of U.S. warships and military facilities with Iran. Trump describes this move as part of a global "reciprocity" relationship.
Officials close to U.S. intelligence alleged that Russia provided intelligence regarding American warships, fighter jets, and other military platforms located in the region to Iran. According to a report by Defense News, this information was noted to be of a nature that could help Iran identify U.S. targets.
According to the report, officials knowledgeable about the matter provided assessments on the condition of anonymity due to their lack of public speaking authority. U.S. intelligence, however, has not yet found evidence that Russia has provided direct guidance on how this information should be used, only that it has given information to Iran.
DID THEY GET INVOLVED IN THE WAR?
According to officials, this development is seen as one of the first signs that Russia is trying to indirectly get involved in the conflict initiated by the U.S. and Israel against Iran.
Russia is among the countries that maintain relations with Iran, which has long faced international pressure and sanctions due to its nuclear program and support for groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis in the Middle East.
WHITE HOUSE ISSUED A STATEMENT
The White House argued that reports of Russia providing intelligence to Iran do not make a significant difference in terms of military operations. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated, "This situation clearly makes no difference in terms of military operations in Iran because we are completely destroying them."
Leavitt also refused to comment on whether U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the intelligence sharing with Russian President Vladimir Putin or whether Russia would face any sanctions as a result. The spokesperson said that Trump would make the assessment on this matter directly.
According to U.S. Special Representative for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, Russian officials denied the allegations of intelligence sharing with Iran.
KREMLIN: NO SUCH REQUEST HAS COME FROM TEHRAN
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, speaking to The Washington Post, also responded to the question of whether Russia would provide military assistance to Iran beyond political support. Peskov stated that no such request had come from Tehran, saying, "We are in dialogue with the Iranian side, with representatives of the Iranian leadership, and we will definitely continue this dialogue."
The U.S. administration had previously disclosed intelligence findings indicating that Iran provided attack drones to Russia and assisted in the establishment of a drone production facility by the Kremlin. The former U.S. administration also accused Iran of sending short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the Ukraine war.