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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A Danish military helicopter came within “metres” of being struck by flares fired by a Russian warship, Denmark's Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus said on Tuesday. Russia accused Denmark of carrying out “dangerous manoeuvres” near its ship, and said it was investigating the incident.
Saudi Arabia said its air defences destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it could enter prohibited airspace over the holy city, as attacks by the Iran-aligned group deepen regional tensions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was carrying out tests on a new weapon to intercept drones and had recorded a successful hit overnight.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is outlining the EU's priorities in her annual State of the Union address, covering security, support for Ukraine, trade with China, migration, climate and artificial intelligence.
Russian air strikes injured 13 and damaged buildings in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and in the Black Sea port city of Odesa in the early hours of Thursday, officials said on the Telegram messaging app.
A top Democrat on the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee said on Wednesday he would not approve the Trump administration’s proposed $2.8 billion sale of thousands of heavy bombs to Israel, citing concerns over civilian protection and international law.
Poland has urged the European Union to accelerate action against Meta after a new report estimated the technology giant could have earned around $199 million (760 million zlotys) from fraudulent advertisements in the country over a year.
Israel and Morocco have agreed to upgrade their diplomatic relations, turn their existing missions into full embassies and appoint ambassadors, marking a further expansion of ties restored under the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords.
China has officially opened the Pinglu Canal, a $10.75 billion waterway giving the country's landlocked southwest a shorter, direct route to the sea and Southeast Asian markets.
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