New Delhi, March 17 -- Iran's closest allies have sharply reacted as the war enters a dangerous phase. Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov mocked U.S. and Israeli claims of a swift "victory," warning that expectations of crushing Iran within hours have clearly failed.

According to U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff earlier this week, the Russians told the White House on Monday “they have not been sharing” intelligence with Iran.

Perspective: It's another example of President Trump's Russia strategy, one that alarms NATO allies abroad and Democrats at home.

President Donald Trump says it's inconsequential if Russia has provided Iran with information to help Tehran target U.S. military personnel and assets in the Middle East.

President Donald Trump acknowledged on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely helping Iran following reports suggesting that is the case.

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The president said the "terms aren't good enough yet" to make a deal with Iran amid a widening war in the Middle East.

European leaders are furious with President Donald Trump after he announced Washington would ease sanctions on Russian oil.