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Russian officials have denied they provided Iran with intelligence that assisted Iran in targeting US and allied assets in the region amid the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.

Some shit you should know before you dig in: Roughly one week into the conflict with Iran, reports began to emerge that Russia may have been providing intelligence to Iran to assist with targeting US and allied military assets in the region. According to claims cited by outlets such as The Washington Post, Russia’s intelligence services shared sensitive information, including the locations of American warships and aircraft. President Donald Trump did not confirm or deny the reports, but suggested he would not be surprised if they were true, noting that the United States similarly shares intelligence with Ukraine regarding Russian military positions.

What’s going on now: During a meeting between US and Russian officials on American soil, Kremlin representatives reiterated denials about Russia’s role in supporting Iran. Russian delegates, operating under directives from President Vladimir Putin and led by spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, stated that Russia has not provided Iran with intelligence, targeting data, or military assistance tied to the ongoing conflict. Peskov dismissed the allegations as “lies” and “fake leaks,” insisting that Russia’s involvement has been limited to humanitarian support, such as medical aid shipments.

In addition to this, Russian officials also denied reports that Moscow had supplied Iran with attack drones amid the escalating conflict. Claims from Western intelligence, cited by outlets like the Financial Times, alleged that Russia was preparing or completing shipments of drones, along with food and medical aid, to Tehran, potentially including systems derived from Iranian-designed models.

Despite this, Ukraine has pushed back strongly against these denials, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claiming that Kyiv possesses “irrefutable” evidence that Russia has supported Iran, specifically pointing to intelligence sharing that could enhance Tehran’s ability to strike US and allied targets.