US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the United States is not concerned about reports indicating Russia is providing intelligence to Iran on US troop positions and movements.
According to a report by The Times of Israel on March 7, 2026, Hegseth emphasized that the US is tracking everything closely. He asserted that US commanders are aware of everything happening in the region.
He further declared that the United States possesses the best intelligence in the world and remains fully aware of who is communicating with whom.
Hegseth made it clear that the US is not concerned about such developments. He explained that the military mitigates any potential issues as needed.
According to Hegseth, no one is putting US forces in danger. He stressed that the US is the one putting adversaries in danger, and that is precisely the job of the military.
He reiterated that the US is not concerned about that situation. Hegseth noted that commanders factor all relevant information into their battle plans.
He assured that the American people can rest assured their commander-in-chief is well aware of who is talking to whom.
In his words, “We have the best intelligence in the world. We’re aware of who’s talking to who.”
Hegseth added that anything that should not be happening, whether in public or through back channels, is being confronted strongly. See_More…