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Israel Rejects Russian Mediation Amid Rising Iran Tensions

6/19/2025

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Israel is firmly rejecting Russia's attempts to mediate its ongoing conflict with Iran, as stated by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Initially, U.S. President Trump showed interest in the idea but later dismissed it, urging Putin to prioritize Russia's own challenges. The situation has intensified following Israel's airstrikes on Iranian sites, leading to a fierce Iranian response.

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Israel is firmly rejecting Russia's attempts to mediate its ongoing conflict with Iran, as stated by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Initially, U.S. President Trump showed interest in the idea but later dismissed it, urging Putin to prioritize Russia's own challenges. The situation has intensified following Israel's airstrikes on Iranian sites, leading to a fierce Iranian response.