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Ukraine hits Russian warship, Iran-linked cargo vessels, Volodymyr Zelensky says
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine's forces struck a Russian warship and vessels transporting Iran-linked military cargo in the Caspian Sea using long-range strikes.
- Zelensky did not provide further details about the strikes, which target military shipments involving Iran.
- US President Donald Trump claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin assured him Russia was not selling weapons to Iran, calling such sales against Russia's interests.
- Despite Trump's statement, US intelligence reports suggest possible Russian involvement in Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf, including sites in Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
- US intelligence has not confirmed Russian involvement but notes the precision of the strikes and Russia's technical support for Iran, indicating potential escalation to disrupt US operations.
