With no end in sight to the ongoing war between the US, Israel and Iran, Russia has now offered to mediate talks. This statement from Moscow follows Russian President Vladimir Putin’s call for a swift end to the hostilities in the region.
As per state media agency Interfax, Putin stated he would be in touch with regional leaders and that Moscow stands ready to “help restore peace in the region.” Track the latest on the US Iran war
Furthermore, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Putin is continuing his contact with regional leaders amid the escalating conflict.
“The president is continuing these contacts, and if our services are somehow required, we are, of course, ready to make our contribution to ensuring that the military situation transitions to a peaceful course as soon as possible,” Peskov told reporters.
Iranian envoy to Russia lists 4 demands for ceasefire
Speaking to TASS, Kazem Jalali, Iranian envoy to Russia, outlined a set of key conditions that Iran expects from the United States and Israel in order to restore peace in the region.
In his interview, the envoy listed out four key demands. These are as follows:
- A definitive and complete cessation of aggression and terrorist attacks;
- The provision of objective and credible guarantees to prevent any resumption of aggression or war
- Full compensation for material and moral damages
- Respect for Iran’s legal jurisdiction in the Strait of Hormuz for the purpose of ensuring international maritime security.
These demands echo the statements made by the Iranian government and IRGC after it rejected Trump’s 15-point peace plan as “excessive.”
The envoy added that Iran remains open to constructive diplomatic measures to end the conflict, but added that any proposal for a ceasefire and lasting peace in the region should “consider the realities on the ground.”
“It should be emphasised that any initiative or proposed plan to achieve peace and a lasting ceasefire requires considering the realities on the ground and fulfilling these legal and political conditions and requirements,” he told TASS.
Russia accused of helping Iran in attacks on US bases
Several reports from US media, citing intelligence officials, have stated that Russia has been providing Iran with information such as satellite imagery and other intel about the location of American bases in the Gulf region.
Moscow has also been said to have sent drone technology to Iran amid the war. Earlier this week, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth also hinted at Russia and China’s involvement in the fight, stating that the US is “aware of what they are and are not doing.”
The Kremlin, however, has rejected these claims and dismissed them as “fake news.”
(With inputs from agencies)
