"President Trump, it sounds like the Russians are helping Iran target and attack Americans now, Doocy asked. Trump quickly brushed off the question, sharply rebuking the Fox News reporter: That's an easy problem compared to what we're doing here, but can I be honest? It's just, I have a lot of respect for you, you've always been very nice to me. What a stupid question that is to be asking at this time."
"The Post reported that Russia may be providing Iran with assistance in identifying and targeting U.S. forces in the region. Citing three people familiar with the ongoing conflict, the newspaper reported that Moscow is believed to have offered technical help to Tehran as Iran seeks to strike American personnel. It does seem like it's a pretty comprehensive effort, one of the people familiar with the situation said."
"The allegations come following heightened tensions following joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran last weekend. Since the attacks began, six U.S. service members have been killed by Iranian strikes."
During a White House College Sports Roundtable, President Trump reacted sharply to Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy's question about Russia providing assistance to Iran in targeting U.S. forces. Trump called the question stupid and said it was an easy problem compared to other matters being discussed. The question referenced Washington Post reporting that Russia may be offering technical help to Iran for identifying and striking American personnel in the region. This exchange followed heightened tensions after joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which resulted in six U.S. service member deaths from Iranian counterstrikes. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt had similarly dismissed the allegations earlier that day when questioned by Fox News anchor John Roberts.
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