Putin Calls Trump with Diplomatic Proposals on Iran — No Breakthrough

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with President Trump focused on Iran, presenting proposals for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. Putin had also spoken with Iranian President Pezeshkian and Gulf leaders in prior days. The call represents Russia's most direct diplomatic involvement in the conflict to date. No breakthrough was reported; the White House did not issue a public readout indicating any shift in position. Russia has condemned the US-Israeli strikes as 'unprovoked aggression' while maintaining back-channel relationships with both Tehran and Washington. China has also maintained contacts with Iran but has not proposed formal mediation.