U. S. President Donald Trump has suggested that Russia is providing Iran with a certain level of support, though he believes that assistance is limited in scope.

Speaking on March 13 in an interview with Fox News, Trump indicated that Russian President Vladimir Putin likely offers Tehran some degree of help. At the same time, he noted that Moscow may view Washington’s actions in a similar light, given the extensive support the United States provides to Ukraine.

According to Trump, the situation reflects a kind of mutual logic: each side assumes the other is backing its partners, and acts accordingly. He also confirmed that the United States is indeed assisting Ukraine.

Western countries, particularly the United States and other NATO members, have supplied Kyiv with billions of dollars’ worth of modern weapons. These deliveries include Patriot air defense systems, HIMARS and ATACMS missiles, Abrams tanks, F-16 fighter jets, and Storm Shadow missiles.

Earlier, CNN reported-citing a source in a Western intelligence service-that Russia is allegedly sharing with Iran its experience in deploying strike drones gained during the conflict in Ukraine. The source claimed the cooperation goes beyond intelligence exchanges and includes practical guidance for the combat use of Shahed-type drones.

Tensions in the Middle East escalated on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched strikes on targets inside Iran, including sites in Tehran. Reports indicated that the attacks caused destruction and civilian casualties. In response, Iran began carrying out strikes against Israeli territory as well as U.S. military facilities across the Middle East.