Four Global Powers Engage in Diplomatic Talks to De-escalate Iran-Israel Conflict

World 11:32 AM - 2025-06-15

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Russia, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye have been engaged in continuous telephone discussions, working diplomatically to de-escalate the conflict and tensions between Tehran and Tel Aviv. These nations have expressed their intention to mediate in order to halt the fighting and curb military activities in the region.

Russian & U.S. Presidents' call

During the phone conversation between the Presidents of Russia and the United States, the dangerous escalation in the Middle East was naturally at the center of their exchange of views, said Yuri Ushakov, aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"The dangerous escalation of the situation in the Middle East was naturally at the center of the exchange of opinions," Ushakov told journalists following the conversation between the two leaders.

"Vladimir Putin, having condemned the military operation against Iran, expressed serious concern about the possible escalation of the conflict," he said, warning of "unpredictable consequences for the entire situation in the Middle East."

According to Ushakov, President Putin also emphasised Russia's readiness to carry out possible mediation efforts and noted that Russia had proposed steps "aimed at finding mutually acceptable agreements" during U.S.-Iran negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program.

Turkish & U.S. Presidents' call

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan also spoke by phone with President Donald Trump to addressed the conflict between Israel and Iran, as well as regional and global matters.

Underlining that Türkiye is closely monitoring the tension between Iran and Israel, President Erdoğan noted that Türkiye considers the ongoing nuclear negotiations the only way to resolve the dispute.

Within this framework, President Erdoğan stated: "We support the U.S. view that nuclear negotiations must continue in order to resolve the dispute."

President Erdoğan emphasised that Türkiye is ready to do everything possible to prevent an uncontrolled escalation of tension.

Saudi Crown Prince & Iranian President's call

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reiterated in a phone call with Iranian president the Kingdom’s condemnation of the Israeli strikes on Iran saying they have “disrupted” dialogue aimed at resolving the crisis, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Saturday.

Speaking with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, MBS underscored Saudi Arabia’s “condemnation and denunciation of these [Israeli] attacks, which undermine the sovereignty and security of the Islamic Republic of Iran and constitute a violation of international laws and norms.”

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“The Crown Prince stressed that these attacks have disrupted ongoing dialogue aimed at resolving the crisis and have hindered efforts to de-escalate and reach diplomatic solutions,” SPA reported adding that MBS also offered his condolences to Pezeshkian for those killed by the attacks.

The Crown Prince “emphasized the Kingdom’s rejection of the use of force to resolve disputes, advocating for dialogue as the fundamental principle for resolving differences.”

For his part Pezeshkian expressed his appreciation to the “Kingdom’s stance in rejecting and condemning the Israeli aggression,” according to SPA.



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