US says Russian intelligence for Iran ‘not making any difference’ in war

South China Morning PostEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 7, 2026 at 03:05 AM

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US officials have indicated that Russia has provided Iran with intelligence potentially useful for targeting American assets in the region. While the US is aware of this intelligence sharing, officials state that there is no evidence Russia is directing Iran's actions. The White House downplayed the significance of the intelligence transfer, asserting it has not impacted military operations against Iran. The Defense Secretary stated the US is monitoring the situation and factoring it into their battle plans, assuring the public that any inappropriate communications are being addressed. The US and Israel launched military operations against Iran a week ago, and Iran has retaliated.

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