Brawl between Israel and Iran: Trump eyes Putin as possible peace broker
Trump contemplates Putin for potential intermediary role.
In the midst of intense air strikes between Israel and Iran, US President Donald Trump considers Russian President Vladimir Putin as a possible peace broker. Trump told ABC News, "I'd be open to that." Following a lengthy conversation with Putin, he added, "We talked more about it than his situation." According to the Kremlin, Putin suggested mediation in the conflict between Israel and Iran during a phone call with Trump Saturday.
Donald Trump looks hopeful that Putin might help bring an end to the hostilities in the Middle East. After their conversation on Saturday, Trump posted on the X platform, "He, like me, believes that the Israeli-Iranian war should be ended, whereupon I explained that his war should also be ended."
Russia has a close relationship with Iran. Given the Western sanctions affecting both countries, it's no surprise they're looking out for each other. Iran is often accused of supporting Russia in the attack on Ukraine.
Politics aside, Trump and Putin have some common ground when it comes to desired peace. However, Putin has yet to agree to peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky despite repeated appeals from Trump. The ongoing Ukraine war shows no signs of a ceasefire.
The potential mediation role for Putin comes as no surprise, as Russia has already expressed interest in playing a mediating role in the contentious US talks on Iran's controversial nuclear program.
Sources: ntv.de, rog/dpa
- Donald Trump
- Vladimir Putin
- Israel
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Enrichment Data:The conflict between Israel and Iran has become increasingly heated, sparking international calls for mediation. Both countries are engaged in military actions, and a resolution seems elusive. In an effort to end the hostilities, US President Donald Trump has expressed openness to Russian President Vladimir Putin acting as a peace broker. Trump and Putin have discussed the crisis during a phone call, with Trump hinting at potential U.S. involvement. Russia has a vested interest in the conflict, given its close relationship with Iran and the ongoing Western sanctions impacting both countries. Putin has also suggested mediation in the contentious US talks on Iran's nuclear program. If successful, this mediation role could improve international relations and promote regional stability, though challenges remain due to deep-seated mistrust between Israel and Iran.
The European Union, committed to the implementation of the Paris Agreement, may see an opportunity to address the environmental implications of the ongoing war-and-conflicts, such as the one between Israel and Iran, especially if a peace agreement is reached with the aid of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has expressed interest in mediating the conflict.
Meanwhile, the politics surrounding Putin's potential peace-brokering role in the Middle East dispute and the conflict in Ukraine, where he has yet to agree to peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, present complexities that require careful navigation, considering the general-news of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
