Russia has officially denied providing any intelligence support to Iran, pushing back against growing speculation that Moscow has been sharing critical security information with the war-hit nation.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff revealed the denial during a phone call between Russian officials and President Donald Trump. Speaking exclusively to CNBC, Witkoff stated that Russia explicitly confirmed it is not sharing intelligence with Iran.
“We can take them at their word,” Witkoff told CNBC. “That’s a better question for the intel people, but let’s hope that they’re not sharing.”
He added further clarity on the conversation: “Yesterday on the call with the president, the Russians said that they have not been sharing. That’s what they said.”
The statement comes as multiple reports had previously suggested Russia was actively supplying security intelligence to Iran, potentially helping Tehran navigate ongoing regional conflicts more effectively.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt briefed reporters on Tuesday, confirming that both President Trump and Special Envoy Witkoff had directly messaged Russia on the issue. Leavitt said the administration made clear that any intelligence sharing “is not something they would be happy with, and they hope that it is not taking place.”
The development is being closely watched by international observers, as tensions involving Iran continue to dominate global headlines. Russia’s denial aims to ease concerns from Washington while questions about potential covert cooperation remain under scrutiny by US intelligence officials.
This latest Russia-Iran intelligence update follows heightened diplomatic exchanges between the US and Russia, with the Trump administration maintaining a firm stance against any actions that could escalate conflicts in the Middle East.
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