Trump 'Open' to Putin as Mediator Between Israel, Iran
- On June 12, 2025, Israeli forces attacked facilities linked to Iran’s nuclear program, resulting in the deaths of high-ranking military personnel and triggering missile attacks from Tehran, leading to ongoing exchanges of fire.
- The escalation occurred after Israel launched attacks, which led to the halting of nuclear talks facilitated by Oman between Tehran and Washington, despite ongoing confidential efforts to mediate.
- US President Donald Trump indicated his willingness to have Russian President Vladimir Putin act as an intermediary and confirmed that discussions and meetings are underway to seek a resolution between Israel and Iran.
- Putin criticized Israel's strikes and voiced worries about escalating tensions, with Russia reaffirming its readiness to help mediate talks, while Trump expressed confidence that the issue will ultimately be settled.
- These developments indicate an intensifying crisis with potential for Russian-led diplomatic mediation, though direct US involvement and ceasefire proposals remain unconfirmed.
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On the first day of the Israeli strikes on Friday 13 June, Vladimir Putin said he was ready to mediate. A proposal to which Donald Trump said on Sunday 15 June "open" and which the European Union rejected and which seems to be compromised today. Moscow seems confined to statements, and to weigh how the conflict can benefit or harm him.
US President Donald Trump is open to Vladimir Putin's offer to mediate the war between Israel and Iran.


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The fights between Israel and Iran continue, Israel reports the dead and injured. Donald Trump can imagine a role of mediator for Russia. That was the night.
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