Trump receives birthday call from Putin to discuss Iran conflict
President Donald Trump shared Vladimir Putin wished him a "Happy Birthday" and to discuss the Israel-Iran conflict.
To celebrate his 79th birthday, U.S. President Donald Trump, has revealed Russian President Vladimir Putin, wished him a "Happy Birthday" and to talk about the current situation with Iran, "a country he knows very well", according to Donald Trump
Donald Trump shared Putin wished him a happy birthday. Photo: @realDonaldTrump/ Truth Social
On a Truth Social post on June 14, President Trump also stated they also talked about the Russia-Ukraine conflict, but in a considerably less amount. However, he shared that conversation is scheduled for next week
Trump and Putin discuss Israel-Iran conflict amid escalating tensions
According to Donald Trump, both president agree the Israel-Iran conflict should end in the 1-hour-long call. "He feels, as do I, this war in Israel-Iran should end, to which I explained, his war should also end."
As we know, Israel fired airstrikes on Iran targeting nuclear facilities in an operation called "Rising Lion" which caused the death of at least 6 Iranian nuclear scientists and key elements among the Iranian military, such as: Revolutionary Guard's commander-in-chief, General Hossein Salami, and Generals Amir Ali Hajizadeh, Mohammad Bagheri, and Gholamali Rashid.
However, in a retaliatory counterattack, with Operation True Promise 3, Iran launched an airstrike targeted Israeli Air Bases and military facilities in 2 barrages, leaving 50 wounded and one person dead. According to Israel's Prime Minister, Israel Katz, their priority is to ensure the Ayatollah Ali Jamenei's regime "pays a very heavy price for its heinous actions," and to safeguard their citizens well-being
Trump and Putin are open to renegotiate the Iran nuclear deal
Yuri Ushakov, a Kremlin aide, told reporters that the Russian President is concerned about a possible escalation of the conflict. "Vladimir Putin condemned Israel's military operation against Iran. As Ushakov stated, more attacks would have "unpredictable consequences for the entire situation in the Middle East."
However, the Russian aide also stated when he confirmed the call between Trump and Putin, that the U.S. President considers recent events "very concerning"; and both world leaders are open to negotiate again a nuclear program with Iran.
