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Trump Dismisses Russia-Iran Intel Amid Rising Oil Tensions

3/11/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed reports that Russia could share intelligence with Iran to target U.S. assets, saying the information would be inconsequential.
The remark followed a U.S. drone strike in Kuwait that killed six Army reservists amid hostilities among the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
Trump faced bipartisan criticism for allowing India to purchase oil from Russia, while global oil prices rise due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

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U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed reports that Russia could share intelligence with Iran to target U.S. assets, saying the information would be inconsequential.
The remark followed a U.S. drone strike in Kuwait that killed six Army reservists amid hostilities among the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
Trump faced bipartisan criticism for allowing India to purchase oil from Russia, while global oil prices rise due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions.