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Zelenskyy accuses Russia of helping Iran target U.S. bases with satellite images
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Key Points:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced he will provide the U.S. with evidence that Russia is aiding Iran in targeting U.S. military bases in the Middle East through satellite surveillance.
- Zelenskyy stated that since early July, Russian satellites have been monitoring Gulf states and U.S. military facilities, with the intelligence reportedly used by Iran before and after attacks.
- Previous reports and U.S. officials have suggested Russian and possibly Chinese support for Iran's actions, though former President Trump disputed these claims, citing assurances from Putin and Xi Jinping.
- Zelenskyy highlighted specific incidents on July 19-20 where Russian satellites focused on four air bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, emphasizing the need to stop Russia's aggression.
- Since the start of the Iran conflict, 18 American service members have died from Iranian attacks and related incidents at various Middle Eastern bases, including recent casualties in Jordan and Iraq.
