Putin Offers Mediation to Israel, Iran Amid Regional Tensions and Iran Protests
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News18•16-01-2026, 17:30
Putin Offers Mediation to Israel, Iran Amid Regional Tensions and Iran Protests
- •Russian President Vladimir Putin held separate phone calls with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
- •The calls aimed to de-escalate high regional tensions, fueled by large-scale protests in Iran and past conflict.
- •Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed Putin's efforts to facilitate de-escalation and Moscow's readiness for mediation.
- •Concerns exist that Iran's internal crisis could lead to a broader regional conflict, following a brief but intense war in June.
- •Russia, a close ally of Iran, also seeks to maintain ties with Israel despite recent strains over Gaza actions.
Why It Matters: Putin offers to mediate between Israel and Iran to ease regional tensions amidst ongoing protests in Iran.
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