Putin discusses US-Israel strikes with Arab leaders, Iran retaliation

Russian President Vladimir Putin held separate phone calls with Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman, Qatar's Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, UAE's Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. All leaders expressed serious concern over the high risks of conflict expansion and its potentially catastrophic consequences. Putin stressed the need for diplomatic resolution of the "extremely dangerous situation," while the Saudi Crown Prince offered Russia's mediation role due to its Gulf ties. The UAE leader emphasized Iran's retaliation directly affected the country and damaged infrastructure, calling the strikes unjustified. Putin expressed willingness to convey signals to Tehran and assist in stabilizing the region. The US and allied nations condemned Iran's "indiscriminate and reckless" attacks as a dangerous escalation violating sovereignty.

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