Putin relayed Iran war proposal to Trump, Kremlin says

According to the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin communicated a proposal concerning the war in Iran to U.S. President Donald Trump. This reported telephone call followed a recent agreement for the United States to purchase Russian diesel, which occurred amidst rising fuel prices.

Published 12 Oct 2026, 05:08 UTC

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Putin relayed an Iran war proposal to Trump, as stated by the Kremlin.
The call followed a deal for the U.S. to buy Russian diesel.
The diesel purchase coincided with a surge in fuel prices.

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