Putin Calls Netanyahu and Iran’s President, Offers Mediation

Overview

• The Kremlin said Putin discussed the Middle East situation and unrest in Iran during a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
• Russia stated it is ready to serve as a mediator and urged a diplomatic route to ensure regional stability and security.
• Putin and Netanyahu agreed to maintain further contacts, according to the Kremlin readout.
• Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed a separate call with Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian and described the situation as highly tense.
• Recent Iranian turmoil followed a sharp currency devaluation, with reports of clashes and casualties, as Tehran briefly closed its airspace after U.S. strike threats and Iran’s foreign minister later said the unrest had ceased.