**US President Trump Suggests Russian Leader Putin as Mediator in Israel-Iran Conflict**
In a surprising move, US President Donald Trump has expressed his willingness to consider Russian President Vladimir Putin as a mediator between Israel and Iran. This announcement comes amidst a series of intense air strikes by Israel against Iranian targets.
On June 15, Trump told ABC reporter Rachel Scott that he would be open to Putin’s involvement in mediating the conflict. “Yeah, I would be open to it,” Trump said. “He is ready. He called me about it. We had a long talk about it.”
The situation between Israel and Iran has been escalating since June 13, with both sides engaging in massive air strikes against each other’s targets. The Israeli government has claimed that Tehran was on the verge of creating a nuclear bomb, prompting their attacks.
**Escalating Conflict**
Reports indicate that Israel approached the Trump administration for greater involvement in the conflict, but Trump denied any active US participation. “We’re not involved in it,” he said. “It’s possible we could get involved. But we are not at this moment.”
The situation has taken a toll on civilians, with Iran retaliating against Israeli targets and Ukrainian authorities condemning Tehran’s actions as a major supplier of weapons to Russia.
**US Business Hit**
Andy Hunder, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, expressed concerns about the attack on a plant manufacturing Shahed-type attack drones, which caused a fire. “This is not just an attack against Ukraine, but also an attack where American business is being hit,” he said.
The conflict has resulted in significant losses for both sides, with Ukraine’s military intelligence destroying three Russian air defense systems using drones.
**Mediation Efforts**
Trump’s suggestion of Putin as a mediator comes at a time when the international community is seeking ways to resolve the conflict between Israel and Iran. The US President seems eager to see a deal between the two nations sooner rather than later, writing on Truth Social that “Iran and Israel should make a deal, and will make a deal, just like I got India and Pakistan to make.”
However, it remains to be seen whether Putin’s involvement would have any significant impact on resolving the conflict.
**Key Developments**
– Ukraine has condemned Iran for supplying weapons to Russia.
– The US President has denied active US participation in the Israeli-Iranian conflict.
– Israel continues its assault on Iranian targets and warns of lacking capability to destroy Fordow uranium enrichment site alone.
– Russia has transferred 50 children from the occupied Antratsyt district of Luhansk Oblast to a so-called rehabilitation camp in Kalmykia.
**What’s Next?**
The situation between Israel, Iran, and Ukraine remains volatile. The international community will be watching closely as Trump’s suggestion of Putin as a mediator takes shape. Will it lead to a resolution of the conflict, or will tensions continue to escalate?
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