As tensions between Iran and Israel spiral out of control, U.S. President Donald Trump has quietly ordered a strategic pullback from Iran’s active strike zones.
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While stepping into the role of a mediator, Trump has once again urged Tehran to return to the negotiating table and commit to a nuclear deal—stressing the urgent need to halt uranium enrichment.
Iran, however, maintains that its nuclear program is purely for civilian use. Meanwhile, Israel’s frustration has reached boiling point.
Reports suggest that Israeli officials even considered the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Tehran continues to reject talks with the U.S. over the nuclear agreement.
In a surprising twist, Russia—Tehran’s long-time ally—has now stepped in.
Speaking at a roundtable in St. Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that while Moscow’s partnership treaty with Iran doesn’t currently include defense clauses, he emphasized ongoing cooperation and understanding between the two nations.
As old alliances are tested and new ones emerge, the question remains—can diplomacy still prevent a full-scale regional war?
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