Russia is actively urging all parties in the escalating US-Iran war to exercise restraint and return to political-diplomatic channels, with President Vladimir Putin maintaining close contacts with Gulf leaders like those from Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov affirmed Moscow’s unwavering readiness to facilitate peace efforts, prioritizing security interests of Iran and its neighbors amid US-Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Lavrov Echoes Call Post-Iran Talks
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, after discussions with his Iranian counterpart, reiterated Russia’s principled stance for swift de-escalation, offering mediation with consideration for regional stability following Iran’s retaliatory strikes on US infrastructure.
Ties to Putin-Trump Dialogue
The overtures follow Putin’s recent call with President Donald Trump, where he shared undisclosed proposals for quick diplomatic resolution, building on Russia’s Gulf engagements to avert full-scale regional war.
