In his recent statement, US President Donald Trump pointed to incoming information that Iranian-made drones are being used in the conflict in Ukraine. The speech, made on March 28, 2025, was another confirmation of the US administration’s attention to the escalation of hostilities in Eastern Europe and the role of external actors in supporting one of the sides. Trump did not specify the sources of the information, but his words underscore Washington’s concerns about Iran’s growing influence in the region, which could affect future US policy towards both Tehran and Moscow.

The statement by the head of the White House came at a time when relations between Russia and Iran continue to strengthen amid sanctions and international isolation of both countries. Trump, commenting on the situation, limited himself to stating the fact, without going into details about the scale of use or possible retaliatory measures by the United States. Nevertheless, his words can be seen as a hint that Washington is closely monitoring developments and may reconsider its strategy on this issue.

Trump's statement, though brief, exacerbates relations with Tehran and Moscow.