U.S. President Donald Trump says he will ask Russian President Vladimir Putin about allegations that Moscow provided Iran with satellite intelligence used to target American military bases in the Middle East.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, "I'll ask Putin about it. We'll find out," while downplaying the reported assistance, insisting it had little effect because U.S. military operations had severely weakened Iran's capabilities.
The comments followed allegations by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who claimed Ukraine had gathered evidence suggesting Russian satellites monitored U.S. military installations and Gulf countries before the information was allegedly shared with Iran.
According to Zelenskyy, Russian satellite activity increased over key military sites in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait ahead of Iranian attacks, with the surveillance reportedly used to support Tehran's military planning and assess strike damage.
Despite the allegations, Trump emphasized that Washington remains committed to diplomatic efforts with Iran. He said Tehran had requested renewed negotiations following recent U.S. military strikes, adding that talks would continue but warned military action could resume if diplomacy fails.
The claims of Russian assistance have resurfaced amid reports from U.S. media that Moscow may have shared intelligence with Iran during the conflict. However, no publicly available evidence has independently confirmed the allegations.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has acknowledged that America's strategic rivals are providing Iran with varying levels of support but declined to discuss classified intelligence.
Trump's latest remarks represent a shift from his earlier position, when he said he did not believe Russia or China were actively assisting Iran and cited assurances from Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The conflict has continued to exact a heavy toll on U.S. forces in the Middle East. According to available figures, 18 American service members have been killed and at least 624 others injured since hostilities began.
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