Europeans to press Rubio over Russian support for Iran at G7 meeting
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“The ministers are also expected to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, the critical Gulf waterway for the transport of oil and gas which Iran has effectively blocked, spiking energy prices and roiling financial markets.”
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— No evidence in archive to confirm or refute claims about Iran blocking Strait of Hormuz and its impact on energy prices.
“Two Western security sources and a regional official close to Tehran told Reuters that Moscow has been providing satellite imagery to Tehran and also helped Iran upgrade its drones to emulate the equivalent versions used by Russia against Ukraine.”
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INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
— No evidence in archive to verify Russia providing satellite imagery or drone upgrades to Iran.
“Other media outlets have also reported that Russia is aiding Iran in the conflict with the United States and Israel, just as Tehran has helped Moscow in its war against Ukraine.”
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INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
— No evidence in archive to confirm Russia aiding Iran in conflicts with the U.S. and Israel.
“We're deeply concerned about the links between Russia and Iran that have been longstanding in terms of shared capabilities - for example, drones provided to Russia by Iran that have been involved in the conflict in Ukraine”
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INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
— No evidence in archive to verify shared capabilities or drone transfers between Russia and Iran.
“We have also seen support from Russia provided to Iran in the Middle East conflict”
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INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
— No evidence in archive to confirm Russia's support to Iran in the Middle East conflict.
“Russia was helping Iran with intelligence to target Americans, to kill Americans and supporting Tehran with drones so it could attack neighbouring countries and U.S. military bases.”
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INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
— No evidence in archive to verify Russia providing intelligence or drones to Iran for attacks.
“Russia is primarily concentrating on the war they have going on right now. Beyond that, I don't have anything to add right now”
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— No evidence in archive to confirm Russia's focus on its current war or lack of comments.
“We have supplied Iran with military equipment, but we cannot accept the accusations being made against us that we are passing intelligence to Iran”
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INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
— No evidence in archive to verify Russia's military equipment supply or denial of intelligence sharing.
“There is reason to believe that today Russia is supporting Iran's efforts, both military and otherwise, which appear to be directed, in particular, against American targets”
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INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
— No evidence in archive to confirm Russia's support of Iran's efforts against American targets.
“Since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, Iran has launched strikes against Israel, U.S. bases and Gulf states, as well as effectively blocking Middle East fuel exports via the Strait of Hormuz.”
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INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
— No evidence in archive to verify the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran or subsequent Iranian actions.
“The two-day gathering brings together ministers from the G7 – Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the U.S. – alongside the European Union.”
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“France organised a videoconference call with some 35 militaries from around the world as it sought partners and proposals for a mission to reopen the Strait once the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran ends.”
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