Putin's 'hidden hand' likely helping Iran against Trump, says UK minister
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UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace stated Putin's "hidden hand" likely aids Iran against Trump after an Iraq base strike.
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UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace stated that Vladimir Putin's "hidden hand" is likely assisting Iran in its response to Donald Trump's actions. This statement followed reports that Iranian-linked drones struck a base in Iraq. This base is known to house some British troops. The article does not specify what specific data or systems were affected, nor does it detail the documented consequences of the drone strike.
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