Whitaker: Russians Told Trump They Did Not Give Iranians Secret Information During the War

Russian leadership informed President Donald Trump during a phone call that they did not provide secret information to Iranians during the war, a claim reiterated by US special envoy Steve Witkoff after American media revealed Russians were allegedly offering intelligence to Iran.

10 Mar, 14:50 — 10 Mar, 18:09

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What sources agree on

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke by phone on Monday regarding the war in Iran
Vladimir Putin also spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday

Key claims4 unverified

Russian leadership informed President Donald Trump that they did not give secret information to Iran during the war.

unverified·naftemporiki

Tuesday, March 10, will bring the most intense day of strikes against Iran so far.

unverified·The Independent

The explosion in oil prices due to the Iran war has short-term positive consequences for Russia.

unverified·die-presse

US President Donald Trump is easing sanctions, which will funnel money into Moscow's state coffers.

unverified·die-presse

Where they diverge

Russia's role and benefit in the Iran war

naftemporiki

Russia denied providing secret information to Iran during the war

The Independentdie-presse

Russia stands to benefit from the war, potentially through oil prices and eased sanctions

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The specific content of Putin's 'firm position' conveyed to Pezeshkian

Reportedhotnews

MissingThe Independentnaftemporikidie-presse

Pete Hegseth's warning about intense strikes against Iran

ReportedThe Independent

Missinghotnewsnaftemporikidie-presse

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Why this matters

The ongoing conflict in Iran and the diplomatic engagements between major global powers like the US and Russia highlight the significant geopolitical implications of the war. These discussions could influence the conflict's trajectory, regional stability, and global energy markets, making understanding the various actors' positions crucial.

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die-presse4h ago

Putin lockt mit russischem Öl, während Trump Sanktionen lockert [premium]

Die Ölpreisexplosion infolge des Iran-Kriegs hat für Russland kurzfristig positive Folgen: Der US-Präsident erleichtert die Sanktionen, Geld wird in Moskaus marode Staatskasse gespült. Doch die Kurskorrektur, die Putin wünscht, dürfte er wohl kaum erreichen.

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago

How Putin will benefit from the war in Iran

Pete Hegseth warned that Tuesday, 10 March, will bring the most intense day of strikes against Iran so far, after Donald Trump vowed to end the conflict soon.

By Sam Kiley

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hotnews49m ago

După Trump, Putin a vorbit la telefon și cu președintele Iranului și i-a transmis poziția lui „fermă”

Președintele rus Vladimir Putin a vorbit marți la telefon cu omologul său iranian, Masoud Pezeshkian, după ce luni a discutat despre războiul din Iran cu președintele american Donald Trump, a anunțat Kremlinul, potrivit agenției spaniole de presă EFE. Aceasta este a doua conversație telefonică dintre Putin și Pezeshkian în ultimele cinci zile. „Președintele rus și-a …

By Andrei Stan

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naftemporiki2h ago

Γουίτκοφ: Οι Ρώσοι είπαν στον Τραπ ότι δεν έδωσαν στους Ιρανούς μυστικές πληροφορίες κατά τη διάρκεια του πολέμου

Η ρωσική ηγεσία ενημέρωσε τον πρόεδρο Ντόναλντ Τραμπ κατά τη διάρκεια της τηλεφωνικής επικοινωνίας που είχαν τη Δευτέρα ότι δεν έδωσαν μυστικές πληροφορίες στο Ιράν κατά τη διάρκεια του πολέμου… Γουίτκοφ: Οι Ρώσοι είπαν στον Τραπ ότι δεν έδωσαν στους Ιρανούς μυστικές πληροφορίες κατά τη διάρκεια του πολέμου - Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ

By Γιάννης Δοδόπουλος

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First report: die-presse · 10 Mar, 14:50|Full coverage: All 4 sources within 3h|Window: 3h

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die-presse10 Mar, 14:50First to report

Putin lockt mit russischem Öl, während Trump Sanktionen lockert [premium]

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naftemporiki10 Mar, 16:14

Γουίτκοφ: Οι Ρώσοι είπαν στον Τραπ ότι δεν έδωσαν στους Ιρανούς μυστικές πληροφορίες κατά τη διάρκεια του πολέμου

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The Independent10 Mar, 17:56

How Putin will benefit from the war in Iran

hotnews10 Mar, 18:09Latest update

După Trump, Putin a vorbit la telefon și cu președintele Iranului și i-a transmis poziția lui „fermă”

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from initial diplomatic calls to include specific claims about Russia's non-involvement in intelligence sharing and broader speculation about Russia's economic benefits from the conflict.

Trump-Putin CallMarch 9

President Trump and President Putin discussed the war in Iran on Monday.

Putin-Pezeshkian Call and War Escalation WarningsMarch 10 morning

President Putin spoke with Iranian President Pezeshkian on Tuesday, while warnings of intensified strikes against Iran were issued.

Russia's Denials and Economic SpeculationMarch 10 afternoon

Reports emerged of Russia denying providing secret information to Iran, alongside analysis of Russia's potential economic gains from the conflict.

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Donald TrumpUS President, discussed Iran war with Putin Vladimir PutinRussian President, discussed Iran war with Trump and Pezeshkian Masoud PezeshkianIranian President, spoke with Putin Pete HegsethWarned of intense strikes against Iran IranCountry at war RussiaEngaged in diplomatic talks, denying intelligence sharing

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Whitaker: Russians Told Trump They Did Not Give Iranians Secret Information During the War

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Putin lockt mit russischem Öl, während Trump Sanktionen lockert [premium]

How Putin will benefit from the war in Iran

După Trump, Putin a vorbit la telefon și cu președintele Iranului și i-a transmis poziția lui „fermă”

Γουίτκοφ: Οι Ρώσοι είπαν στον Τραπ ότι δεν έδωσαν στους Ιρανούς μυστικές πληροφορίες κατά τη διάρκεια του πολέμου

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Putin lockt mit russischem Öl, während Trump Sanktionen lockert [premium]

Γουίτκοφ: Οι Ρώσοι είπαν στον Τραπ ότι δεν έδωσαν στους Ιρανούς μυστικές πληροφορίες κατά τη διάρκεια του πολέμου

How Putin will benefit from the war in Iran

După Trump, Putin a vorbit la telefon și cu președintele Iranului și i-a transmis poziția lui „fermă”

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