March 7, 2026

Trump officials have either downplayed or refused to comment on the reporting from the Washington Post, which quoted unnamed officials saying the Russians were engaging in a “comprehensive” effort to help Iran locate U.S. assets including warships and aircraft.
“We don’t comment on intelligence reports that are leaked to the press,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News earlier on Friday….

Trump administration officials have largely dismissed or avoided commenting on reports from the Washington Post alleging that Russia is actively aiding Iran in tracking U.S. military assets. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt downplayed the significance of the claims, emphasizing the U.S. military’s strength against Iran, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured that U.S. intelligence is fully aware and monitoring all related threats. Hegseth also highlighted President Trump’s exceptional diplomatic relationships, suggesting Trump’s ability to address such issues with Russian President Putin surpasses that of his successor.

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