America asks Russia for distance from Iran
WASHINGTON – U.S. President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff stated that he personally asked the Russian side not to share intelligence data with Iran in the context of the current conflict in the Middle East. He said this to reporters during a flight to Miami with U.S. President Donald Trump.
America asks Russia for distance from Iran U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed he directly requested Russia cease sharing intelligence with Iran regarding the Middle East conflict. President Trump stated the U.S. lacks concrete evidence of such sharing, adding that if it were happening, neither Iran nor Russia would be performing well. Russia has previously clarified that its strategic partnership with Iran, including a 2025 agreement, does not constitute a military alliance or obligate mutual military aid.
- U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff personally asked Russia not to share intelligence with Iran.
- Witkoff stated his request was clear and unambiguous.
- President Donald Trump said the U.S. has no concrete evidence of Russia sharing intelligence with Iran.
- Russia has emphasized its partnership with Iran is strategic and economic, not a military alliance.
- Russian officials, including Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, have denied any military aid commitments to Iran.
- Russia aims to maintain foreign policy flexibility in the Middle East, balancing relations with multiple regional actors.
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