US downplays reports Russia gave Iran intel to help Tehran strike US assets

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 7, 2026 at 10:09 AM
US downplays reports Russia gave Iran intel to help Tehran strike US assets

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Amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, reports have surfaced alleging Russia is providing Iran with intelligence on US military assets in the Middle East. According to anonymous sources, Russia has shared the locations of US warships and aircraft since the conflict began on February 28, 2026. While US intelligence has not confirmed Russia is directing Iran's actions with this information, the Pentagon acknowledges tracking Russian-Iranian operations. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth downplayed the reports, stating the US is "tracking everything" and is not concerned about the potential danger to US citizens. He assured the public that the US is confronting any inappropriate communications and is focused on deterring Iranian aggression.

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us-iran conflict 90% russia iran intelligence sharing 80% us assets 70% middle east 60% retaliatory attacks 50% military operations 50% defense secretary 40% us-israel war 40%

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