Amid rising fears of a full-scale conflict in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin has stepped forward with an offer to mediate between Iran and Israel following a wave of Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory. The Russian leader reached out separately to Iranian President Masoud Peshkerian and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging both sides to exercise restraint and prioritize diplomacy.
According to a report by Reuters, President Putin condemned Israel’s actions during his conversation with the Iranian leader, calling them “unprovoked” and a violation of the UN Charter. He also extended condolences over the loss of lives in Tehran and reaffirmed Russia’s stance that the strikes undermined international law.
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In a separate call to Netanyahu, Putin emphasized that the solution to concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme lies in political dialogue, not military action. “Resolving issues related to Iran’s nuclear activities is possible only through dialogue and political means,” the Kremlin quoted him as saying.
Moscow, maintaining diplomatic ties with both Tehran and Tel Aviv, is positioning itself as a neutral mediator in an increasingly volatile situation. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned that continued military escalation could derail international negotiations and ignite a wider regional conflict.
While there has been no official response yet from Iran or Israel to the mediation offer, diplomatic insiders suggest that indirect communication channels are already active, raising cautious hopes for de-escalation.
