Putin Steps Into Israel-Iran Clash
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA — Russian President Vladimir Putin is now offering to mediate peace talks between Israel and Iran, claiming Moscow can resolve tensions over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and Israel’s growing security threats. But former President Donald Trump isn’t buying it—and he’s got bigger priorities in mind.
Putin Proposes Peace Talks Between Israel and Iran
During a roundtable with global news executives at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin floated the idea that Russia could help broker a settlement. His goal? Allegedly to ensure Iran can pursue a “peaceful” nuclear energy program while calming Israeli fears of regional war.
“It’s a delicate issue,” Putin said, “but a solution could be found.”
Putin revealed that Russia has shared its proposals with the governments of Iran, Israel, and the United States.
Trump Fires Back: “Mediate Your Own War First”
President Trump, speaking candidly on Wednesday, said he told Putin exactly where to focus his energy: ending Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine.
“I said, ‘Do me a favor—mediate your own conflict first,’” Trump explained. “‘Vladimir, let’s clean up Russia before you try solving the Middle East.’”
That comment marks a decisive turn from Trump’s earlier openness to Putin’s mediation offer. Now, Trump is drawing a hard line: focus on America’s interests first.
Russia’s Middle East Balancing Act Raises Red Flags
Putin has long walked a tightrope in the Middle East—maintaining military ties with Iran while preserving a diplomatic relationship with Israel. Notably, Russia helped build Iran’s Bushehr nuclear facility, a move that alarmed many in the West.
Despite Russia’s aggressive actions in Ukraine, Putin continues to portray himself as a global peacemaker, even as he escalates the war on his own doorstep. His latest offer comes as Moscow intensifies missile strikes and ground assaults across a 600-mile Ukrainian front line.
Trump’s Strategy: Prioritize America, Stop Global Meddling
While Putin pushes for attention on the global stage, Trump remains focused on American priorities—avoiding foreign entanglements, protecting national sovereignty, and promoting peace through strength.
Putin rejected Trump’s recent call for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, demanding instead that Ukraine halt mobilization and that the West stop sending military support.
St. Petersburg Forum Draws BRICS, Not the West
Once a destination for Western business leaders, the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum has shifted toward the BRICS bloc—with leaders from China, Brazil, India, and South Africa in attendance. Most Western companies have boycotted the event since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Putin met with former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, now head of the BRICS-run New Development Bank, as well as top officials from Indonesia, Bahrain, OPEC, and China.
He’s expected to deliver a keynote policy speech Friday—though few expect major surprises from a regime increasingly isolated by the West.
Bottom Line: Trump Holds the Line—America First, Always
Putin’s push to mediate the Israel-Iran conflict may play well in globalist circles, but Trump’s no-nonsense response sends a clear message: take care of your own wars before offering to solve others’ problems. In times of global chaos, America needs leadership rooted in strength, clarity, and unapologetic patriotism.
