Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was not seeking to be a mediator between Iran and Israel, and was only suggesting ideas for how the countries could resolve the escalating crisis.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he is in touch with US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the Israel-Iran conflict. He said Russia is prepared to support Tehran's peaceful nuclear development while addressing Tel Aviv's security concerns and that a deal to end fighting between

Israel's leader Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken to some world leaders since the country attacked Iran, and is due to have talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and UK's Keir Starmer. Meanwhile, Russia's Vladimir Putin offered to mediate between the two countries.