Russia is reportedly sharing intelligence on U.S. military positions in the Middle East with Iran amid Operation Epic Fury, per CBS sources including a senior U.S. official—first known indirect aid from Moscow.
Admin Response
White House’s Anna Kelly: Iran “absolutely crushed”—missiles waning, navy gone, proxies folding. DefSec Pete Hegseth to 60 Minutes: Trump “well aware,” confronting any funny business; “only Iranians should worry.” Press Sec Karoline Leavitt: Doesn’t matter, U.S. dominating regardless.
Broader Ties
Kremlin confirms “dialogue” with Iran; Peskov silent on intel claims. Post-Ukraine war, Iran supplies Russia Shahed drones (now manufactured domestically). Iran FM: Russia/China aiding “in other ways.” Zelenskyy: U.S. tapped Ukraine for Gulf drone defense expertise.
Six U.S. troops (Iowa Reserve unit) killed in Kuwait ops center strike; Trump attending dignified transfer. Escalation ripples as Epic Fury presses. Tense geopolitics.
