On Friday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) warned that the conflict in the Middle East may be expanding after a report said Russia is sharing intelligence with Iran on U.S. military assets.
Report Claims Russia Passed Targeting Data To Iran
A report by The Washington Post said Russia has been providing Iran with intelligence on the locations of U.S. military assets in the Middle East, including warships and aircraft.
The report cited three officials familiar with the intelligence who said the information-sharing began after the conflict escalated last weekend.
The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, described the effort as extensive.
If confirmed, the development would mark the first indication that another major U.S. adversary is indirectly involved in the growing conflict.
The Pentagon did not immediately respond to Benzinga‘s request for comment.
US Weighs Easing Russian Oil Restrictions
The report came on the same day as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. may temporarily allow certain Russian oil transactions to stabilize global energy markets.
While speaking with Fox Business, Bessent said Washington has permitted refiners in India to purchase Russian oil that was already in transit.
He described the step as a temporary measure to ease a global supply gap.
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