Putin, Trump Discuss Middle East Tensions in 50-Minute Call
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump discussed the escalating crisis between Israel and Iran in a 50-minute phone call on Saturday, Tass reported, citing Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov.
The Russian leader condemned Israel's military operation against Iran and voiced serious concern over a potential escalation that could have 'unpredictable consequences for the entire region,' Ushakov said.
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