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Thu Mar 19, 2026, 01:37 AM 9 hrs ago

US Intelligence Chiefs Pressed on Aid to Ukraine, and Russia's Help for Iran

Source: Kyiv Post

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. intelligence officials acknowledged Wednesday that a prolonged conflict with Iran could strain the supply chains and munitions needed to support Kyiv, as lawmakers questioned whether Washington can sustain both fronts at once.

Although the annual “Worldwide Threats” hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee focused mainly on Operation Epic Fury and Iran, Ukraine and Russia’s reported support for Tehran repeatedly surfaced during the questioning.

A particularly notable exchange came when lawmakers asked whether Russia was providing intelligence support to Iran.

Referencing remarks by US special envoy Steve Witkoff, Democratic Senator Jack Reed said Russian leaders had told President Donald Trump they were not sharing intelligence with Tehran and asked whether officials accepted that claim.

Read more: https://www.kyivpost.com/post/72199



For a bunch of "intelligence" organization chiefs, they sure can't answer questions intelligently. They all talk in circles as we watch everything spiral out of control.



Another article close to the topic:

Europe could offer to help Trump on Iran — if he backs Ukraine, Finland’s Stubb suggests

Read More: https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-help-donald-trump-iran-war-ukraine-finland-alexander-stubb/
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