CIA chief asks Russia not to share intel with Iran
By The BriefBrief
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Russia’s top spy chief in Moscow and asked Russia not to share intelligence that could be used against the U.S. with Iran. The request was discussed during the meeting covered by NBC News.
WHO:CIA Director John Ratcliffe
WHAT:Asked Russia’s top spy chief not to share intelligence that could be used against the U.S. with Iran
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 4:34 PM ET
WHERE:Moscow, Russia
WHY:Ratcliffe made the request to prevent intelligence that could be used against the U.S. from being shared with Iran.
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