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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Russia Offers Help to Mediate Iranian Conflict, Calling NATO a 'Hostile' Alliance
Caption: Russia Offers Help to Mediate Iranian Conflict, Calling NATO a ‘Hostile’ Alliance. Russia has said it is ready to assist in resolving the conflict involving Iran, presenting itself as a potential diplomatic mediator. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that President Vladimir Putin remains in contact with key regional actors and is open to facilitating dialogue. Moscow stressed that any role it plays would depend on whether its involvement is requested by the parties concerned. “The President is continuing these contacts, and if our services are somehow required, we are, of course, ready to make our contribution to ensuring that the military situation transitions to a peaceful course as soon as possible”, Peskov told reporters. The offer comes as the length and consequences of the war continue to draw international concern. Russia framed its position as supportive of a peaceful settlement, preferring diplomacy over military engagement. At the same time, the Russian government reiterated its critical stance toward NATO, describing the alliance as “hostile” without mentioning its clash regarding the invasion of Ukraine. That criticism echoes the threat made by U.S. President Donald Trump to abandon the military alliance over the refusal of European nations to send warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “I was never swayed by NATO. I always knew they were a paper tiger, and Putin knows that too, by the way”, Trump said on Wednesday. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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