Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) questioned the idea of Russian President Vladimir Putin playing a role in the negotiations between Israel and Iran, citing how Putin did “nothing” when Syria requested Russia’s aid last year.

Iran conflict could open opportunities for Russia to possibly become a power broker to help end the confrontation.

For decades, Russia has maintained a delicate balance in the Middle East, managing its relationship with Israel while forging close economic and mili

By Ben Aris in Berlin With its long-standing good relations with both Tel Aviv and Tehran, the outbreak of war in the Middle East has put Moscow in a delicate position, but it has also been presented it with the opportunity to act as peacemaker and weaken the West’s support for Ukraine in the process.

Donald Trump has said Iran “wants to talk” about de-escalating hostilities with Israel, as both countries unleash a fresh wave of strikes on the fourth day of the deadly conflict.The US president warned Tehran should enter talks “before it's too late” as he told reporters on Monday: "I'd say Iran is not winning this war,

Trump posted online that he got a birthday greeting from Putin, with whom he agreed Iran-Israel war must end, and said he told Putin "his war" should end, too. The post Trump Says Putin ‘Very Nicely’ Wished Him Happy Birthday and They Agreed ‘War in Israel-Iran Should End’ on Hour-Long Call first appeared on Mediaite.