Putin Offers Mediation Amid Iran Protests, Regional Tensions; Speaks with Netanyahu, Pezeshkian
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Firstpost•16-01-2026, 21:04
Putin Offers Mediation Amid Iran Protests, Regional Tensions; Speaks with Netanyahu, Pezeshkian
- •Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, offering mediation as Iranian protests escalate regional tensions.
- •Independent monitors report thousands killed in Iran's crackdown on anti-government protests, prompting US threats of military action.
- •Iran accuses the US and Israel of inciting protests and destabilizing the Islamic Republic.
- •The calls follow a June conflict where Israel attacked Iranian facilities, joined by US strikes on nuclear sites.
- •Putin pledged to strengthen Russia-Iran strategic partnership, while Russia also expressed readiness to mediate with Israel despite strained ties over Gaza.
Why It Matters: Putin offers to mediate between Iran and Israel as Iranian protests fuel regional instability and conflict fears.
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