Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi appeared confused that NBC’s Kristen Welker would ask him if Russia is helping Iran defend itself against the U.S. and Israel. “Military cooperation between Iran and Russia is not something new. It’s not a secret. It has been in the past, and it’s still there, and will continue in the future,” he said.

KRISTEN WELKER: Let me ask you, because NBC News is reporting that Iran is receiving help from Russia to help locate U.S. forces. Are you receiving any help from Russia? IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ABBAS ARAGHCHI: Well, we have a strategy perhaps with Russia. KRISTEN WELKER: So that’s a yes? IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ABBAS ARAGHCHI: Well, a military cooperation between Iran and Russia is not something new. It’s not a secret. It has been in the past, and it’s still there, and will continue in the future. KRISTEN WELKER: Is Russia helping you locate U.S. forces? I just want to be very clear here. IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ABBAS ARAGHCHI: Well, I don’t have exact military information. As far as I know, we have a very good partnership with Russia. KRISTEN WELKER: So they are helping you? They are providing intelligence? IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ABBAS ARAGHCHI: Well, they are helping us in many different directions. I don’t have any detailed information.

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