According to TASS, on June 24 local time, while flying to The Hague, Netherlands, for the NATO summit, US President Trump said that Russian President Putin had called him and offered help in resolving the Iran issue.
The Russian newspaper "Kommersant" stated that the call mentioned by Trump referred to a 50-minute conversation between Putin and Trump on June 14. In the conversation, both sides discussed the tense situation between Israel and Iran. Putin introduced his calls with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Iranian President Pezeshkian.
In the conversation, both sides emphasized the necessity of preventing the escalation of conflict in the Middle East. Putin condemned Israel's military actions against Iran and expressed serious concerns about the potential escalation of the conflict. Putin also mentioned that Russia was ready to mediate the conflict between Israel and Iran.
During a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Alagheli on the 23rd, Putin stated that he had already held telephone conversations with Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Iranian President Pezeshkian.
Putin stated that the unprovoked aggression against Iran has no basis or justification. Russia has maintained a long-term good and reliable relationship with Iran. Russia is willing to provide assistance to the Iranian people.
This article is an exclusive contribution from Observers Network. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.
Original: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7519525863344308774/
Statement: This article represents the personal views of the author. Welcome to express your opinion by clicking on the [up/down] buttons below.