Zelenskyy accuses Russia of assisting Iran with satellite imagery of U.S. bases in Middle East

Key Points:

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of assisting Iran in targeting U.S. military bases in the Middle East through satellite surveillance and pledged to share evidence with the United States.
• Zelenskyy stated that since early July, Russian satellite imagery of Gulf states and U.S. bases has been shared with Iran, correlating with Iranian strikes before and after attacks to assess damage.
• U.S. officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, have acknowledged some level of support from Russia and China to Iran, although former President Trump disputed these claims, citing assurances from Russian and Chinese leaders.
• Recent Iranian attacks on U.S. bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, and other locations have resulted in the deaths of 18 American service members since the conflict began, highlighting the ongoing threat to U.S. forces in the region.
• Zelenskyy emphasized the need for global pressure to stop Russian aggression and prevent further escalation of the war, warning that malign actors seek to worsen the conflict.