MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin is mediating in the Iran situation to quickly de-escalate tensions, the Kremlin said on Friday, after the Russian leader spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Moscow has condemned US threats of new military strikes after Iran acted against protests that broke out late last month.

The Russian president outlined fundamental approaches favoring the intensification of political and diplomatic efforts to ensure stability and security in the region

Vladímir Putin, sostuvo una conversación telefónica con Benjamín Netanyahu, en la que propuso la mediación rusa.