Following a telephone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin announced that the U.S. president welcomed Russia’s participation in diplomatic efforts concerning Iran. While both Al Jazeera and Middle East Eye report this claim as originating from the Kremlin, the context surrounding the call varies between the sources.

Middle East Eye provides additional details regarding the broader scope of the conversation, noting that the call also touched upon energy policy. According to their report, Trump stated that Russia agreed to supply diesel to global markets to help lower fuel prices ahead of the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. This detail regarding fuel supply is absent from the Al Jazeera report, which focuses exclusively on the Iran settlement aspect of the diplomatic exchange.

The Kremlin’s statement regarding Iran was released shortly after President Putin held discussions with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. While both outlets agree on the Kremlin's characterization of Trump's stance, neither source provides a direct confirmation or denial from the White House regarding the specific nature of the agreement or the president's stated support for Russian involvement in the Iran deal.