U.S. Defense Secretary Warns Russia Not to Intervene in U.S.-Iran Conflict

After a one-hour call between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin on Monday, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned on Tuesday (March 10) that Russia should not intervene in the U.S.-Iran conflict.

Hegseth described the meeting between the U.S. and Russian leaders as "good communication," not only reiterating the opportunity for peace in the Ukraine-Russia war, but also reaching an understanding that Russia "should not intervene" in the confrontation between the U.S. and Iran, and should remain neutral.

Hegseth said: "As I said before, the president maintains good relations with leaders of all countries, which creates many vibrant opportunities and choices for us. So the president said it was a good call."

Hegseth added: "I didn't participate, but those who did said it was a strong appeal, hoping to bring some opportunities for peace between Russia and Ukraine. It also showed that, regarding this conflict, they should not get involved."

Previously, intelligence indicated that Russia was providing intelligence support to Iran on U.S. military targets.

This was the first direct communication between the U.S. and Russian leaders since the Middle East conflict broke out. Trump said he discussed the escalating warfare in the Middle East with Putin, and that Putin was "willing to provide assistance."

He told reporters in Doral, Florida: "I said to him, 'If you could end the war between Ukraine and Russia, that would be more helpful.' That would be more helpful." Trump called the Ukraine war a "never-ending battle."

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) also rejected the claims by Russian and Iranian media about a "missile strike on Bahrain," calling it a "lie," and confirmed that it was actually an Iranian drone attack on a residential area in Bahrain, injuring 32 civilians, including children.

Secretary of War Hegseth also issued a serious warning to Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei during a press briefing at the Pentagon. Hegseth pointed out that if Mojtaba could listen to President Trump's advice and publicly declare his rejection of pursuing nuclear weapons, it would be a "wise move."

Source: rfi

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