Trump presses Russia over Iran aid as White House warns Moscow against support

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the White House has conveyed to Moscow that President Trump and his special envoy Steve Witkoff “sent a message to Russia” making clear Washington would not welcome any Russian assistance to Iran in the current war and “hope that it is not taking place,” highlighting growing US unease over reports that Russia could be quietly sharing intelligence or other support with Tehran. This comes just a day after Trump’s phone call with Vladimir Putin, during which the Kremlin leader is believed to have raised the broader fallout of the US‑Israeli conflict with Iran, even as European officials increasingly argue that Russia stands to gain the most from a prolonged confrontation that drives up global energy prices and strains Western resources. Watch for more