US Envoy Urges Russia to Withhold Iran Intelligence
Washington Asks Moscow Not to Share Intelligence With Teheran
US Envoy Urges Russia to Withhold Iran Intelligence
US envoy Steve Witkoff says Washington has asked Moscow not to share intelligence with Teheran that could help Iran target American forces in the Middle East.
2026-03-08T07:42:03+03:00
2026-03-08T07:42:03+03:00
2026-03-08T07:42:03+03:00
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff says Washington has asked Russia not to share intelligence with Teheran that could help Iran strike American forces in the Middle East.
He noted that this issue was raised during contacts with Moscow and concerned possible transfers of information related to Iranian actions against US troops. Witkoff told reporters he had conveyed a message to Russia urging it not to provide Iran with intelligence that would enable attacks on American forces in the region.
Earlier, The Washington Post, citing its sources, reported that Moscow was allegedly passing Teheran data on the locations and movements of US troops, ships and aircraft.
White House press secretary Caroline Levitt said Russia’s possible involvement in this situation was not considered decisive for US policy. Later, Pentagon chief Pete Hegset stated that reports about potential intelligence transfers to Iran were not causing serious concern in Washington.
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Washington Asks Moscow Not to Share Intelligence With Teheran
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10:42 08-03-2026
US envoy Steve Witkoff says Washington has asked Moscow not to share intelligence with Teheran that could help Iran target American forces in the Middle East.
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff says Washington has asked Russia not to share intelligence with Teheran that could help Iran strike American forces in the Middle East.
He noted that this issue was raised during contacts with Moscow and concerned possible transfers of information related to Iranian actions against US troops. Witkoff told reporters he had conveyed a message to Russia urging it not to provide Iran with intelligence that would enable attacks on American forces in the region.
Earlier, The Washington Post, citing its sources, reported that Moscow was allegedly passing Teheran data on the locations and movements of US troops, ships and aircraft.
White House press secretary Caroline Levitt said Russia’s possible involvement in this situation was not considered decisive for US policy. Later, Pentagon chief Pete Hegset stated that reports about potential intelligence transfers to Iran were not causing serious concern in Washington.
