President Donald Trump has brushed off an offer from Russian President Vladimir Putin to help mediate the Iran-Israel conflict, making it clear that his priority lies elsewhere.
During a conversation the two leaders reportedly had, Trump responded to Putin’s proposal by saying, “I don’t need help with Iran. I need help with you.”
The comment, which Trump shared publicly while en route to the NATO summit in the Netherlands, signals a decisive shift in the administration’s foreign policy focus — away from Middle East mediation and toward resolving tensions with Russia.
Trump, who has taken the lead in brokering a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel, made it known that the United States is not seeking Russia’s involvement in that arena.
Instead, he emphasized the need for serious diplomatic progress between Washington and Moscow, especially as the war in Ukraine drags on.
His remarks suggest a calculated move to reposition the U.S. as the primary force in both conflicts, while making peace with Russia a top priority.
The president also expressed concern over recent nuclear threats reportedly made by Russian officials, particularly hints at supplying nuclear weapons to Iran.
He warned Putin not to take such rhetoric lightly, underscoring the global risks involved.
Trump’s firm tone indicates that while he is committed to keeping the Iran-Israel situation under control, he views improved relations with Russia as the more pressing and potentially transformative diplomatic objective.
