Russia has offered to mediate between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program, a source briefed on discussions told Reuters on Tuesday. The Kremlin emphasized that it would do everything possible to seek a peaceful resolution.
According to Russia’s state-run Zvezda media, President Vladimir Putin agreed to mediate in nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington. However, the source familiar with the matter noted that Moscow had not been formally asked to act as an intermediary.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reaffirmed Russia’s support for Iran, calling it a "partner and ally".
"President Putin believes that the Iranian nuclear issue should be resolved only by peaceful means," Peskov said.
The White House National Security Council stated that President Donald Trump remains open to talks with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, but would negotiate "from a position of strength".
The U.N. nuclear watchdog has warned that Iran is accelerating uranium enrichment to 60% purity, close to weapons-grade levels. Western officials argue such levels are unnecessary for civilian energy programs.
The U.S. and European allies are considering invoking a "snapback" of sanctions against Tehran under the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA). The deadline to trigger this mechanism expires on October 18 next year.
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to countering Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, the viability of diplomatic negotiations remains uncertain, with Russia positioning itself as a potential mediator.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet President Donald Trump on 29 December in Florida, where he is expected to present a package of military options regarding Iran, Israel’s public broadcaster KAN reported on Saturday.
The United States has proposed a potential new format for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, which could include American and European representatives, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday, December 20.
A major power outage swept across San Francisco on Saturday, leaving up to 130,000 customers without electricity, disrupting traffic and forcing some businesses to close temporarily, officials said.
The United States and Venezuela have been jamming GPS signals in parts of the Caribbean, raising safety concerns for civilian air and maritime traffic, as tensions between the two countries escalate, according to The New York Times.
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