Russia is helping Iran with intel to kill Americans, says top EU diplomat

CBS News
March 26, 2026
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EU's chief diplomat alleges Russia is providing intelligence to Iran to target Americans in Middle Eastern conflicts.

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If verified, Russian intelligence support for attacks on American personnel represents a direct escalation in threats to U.S. military and diplomatic staff operating in the region.

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Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, alleged Thursday that Russia is providing intelligence assistance to Iran to target Americans in Middle Eastern conflicts. The accusation reflects deepening concerns about Russian-Iranian military coordination in the region, where Iranian-backed proxies and American forces have clashed repeatedly over the past year. Kallas's statement underscores tensions between Russia and Western powers over Middle East involvement and suggests expanded intelligence-sharing between Moscow and Tehran. The claim, if substantiated, would represent a significant escalation in Russian support for Iran beyond previous weapons transfers and military cooperation.

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