Why Is Putin Becoming Key in the Iran Conflict?

12 March, 2026, 11:55 am

Last modified: 12 March, 2026, 12:00 pm

Why Is Putin Becoming Key in the Iran Conflict?

12 March, 2026, 11:55 am

Last modified: 12 March, 2026, 12:00 pm

On the night of March 9, a phone call made by U.S. President Donald Trump to Russian President Vladimir Putin has sparked new discussions in global politics. Questions are now being raised about whether the "Iranian knot," which Trump had hoped to untangle through military force, can now be resolved without Moscow's help.

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