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Putin Steps In as Mediator in Israel-Iran Strikes, Balancing Regional Alliances

Putin has reached out to leaders in Israel, Iran and the United States, offering to broker peace by supporting U.S. nuclear negotiations.

Iranian and Russian flags are pictured before a news conference at the Vahdat Hall in downtown Tehran, Iran, on June 10, 2025.
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The Russian President is already manoeuvring to capitalise on the crisis (Photo: Gavriil Grigorov / AFP)

Overview

  • He phoned Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Pezeshkian after Israeli airstrikes on June 13 to propose Russian mediation of the conflict.
  • Putin offered to aid President Trump’s efforts on Iran’s nuclear talks, including converting its enriched uranium into civilian reactor fuel.
  • Despite a January strategic partnership with Tehran, Moscow stopped short of providing military aid to Iran, citing its resource strain in Ukraine.
  • Kremlin caution reflects worries over alienating Israel and Gulf states while safeguarding energy and economic ties with regional partners.
  • Analysts say Putin’s outreach aims to restore Russia’s global influence and curry favor with the U.S. administration under President Trump.