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Trump: Putin May Aid Iran Amid Ukraine Tensions

3/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump suggested in a Fox News interview that the Russian President Vladimir Putin may be aiding Iran, aligning with reports of Russian support.
Trump acknowledged that both nations view U.S. assistance to Ukraine as reciprocal.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said Putin denied supporting Iran during a call and called the claims false.
Witkoff stressed the need for intelligence verification.
Karoline Leavitt reiterated concerns about Russian involvement.

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U.S. President Donald Trump suggested in a Fox News interview that the Russian President Vladimir Putin may be aiding Iran, aligning with reports of Russian support.
Trump acknowledged that both nations view U.S. assistance to Ukraine as reciprocal.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said Putin denied supporting Iran during a call and called the claims false.
Witkoff stressed the need for intelligence verification.
Karoline Leavitt reiterated concerns about Russian involvement.