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Putin and Netanyahu discuss Iran by phone, Kremlin says

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Posted on January 16, 2026

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· Last updated: January 19, 2026

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MOSCOW, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the situation in the Middle East and Iran by phone on Friday, the Kremlin said.

Putin and Netanyahu Hold Phone Call on Iran and Middle East Stability

Discussion on Iran and Middle East Stability

MOSCOW, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the situation in the Middle East and Iran by phone on Friday, the Kremlin said.

Putin's Offer for Mediation

Putin offered Netanyahu Russia's help in mediating in regards to Iran, and told the Israeli leader he was "in favour of intensifying political and diplomatic efforts to ensure stability and security in the region," the Kremlin said.

Political and Diplomatic Efforts

(Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Lucy Papachristou; Editing by Gleb Bryanski)

Key Takeaways

Putin and Netanyahu held a phone call discussing Iran.
Russia offered to mediate in Middle East stability efforts.
Putin emphasized political and diplomatic solutions.
The conversation focused on regional security.
The Kremlin reported the details of the call.

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Putin and Netanyahu discuss Iran by phone, Kremlin says

Putin and Netanyahu Hold Phone Call on Iran and Middle East Stability

Discussion on Iran and Middle East Stability

Putin's Offer for Mediation

Political and Diplomatic Efforts

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