Trump and Putin Agree Iran Must Never Be Able to Destroy Israel

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed that Iran should never be in a position to threaten or destroy Israel. The statement came during a two-and-a-half-hour call between the two leaders, during which they discussed a range of issues focused on global security and stability in the Middle East.

According to the U.S. readout of the call, Trump and Putin underscored their shared commitment to preventing the proliferation of strategic weapons and pledged to engage with international partners to ensure widespread adherence to non-proliferation efforts. "The two leaders shared the view that Iran should never be in a position to destroy Israel," the statement emphasized.

While the Kremlin’s readout did not explicitly reference Israel, it highlighted mutual efforts to stabilize crisis areas in the Middle East and focus on nuclear non-proliferation cooperation.

President Trump has consistently maintained a hardline stance against Iran’s nuclear ambitions, reaffirming his policy of “maximum pressure” to curb Tehran’s development of nuclear weapons. Just earlier this month, Trump remarked that the U.S. was "down to the final moments" with Iran, hinting at potential escalations.

Iran's growing nuclear capabilities have alarmed much of the international community. A recent report by the International Atomic Energy Agency disclosed that Iran possesses sufficient highly enriched uranium to potentially build multiple atomic bombs, though it has not yet refined it to weapons-grade levels.

Despite Russia’s close cooperation with Iran receiving Iranian-made drones and supplying air defense systems this latest agreement signals a rare moment of consensus between Washington and Moscow regarding Israel's security. Israel, which has faced repeated threats from Iran and its proxies, continues to stress the urgent need for decisive international action.

In addition to Iran, the Trump-Putin call focused heavily on the conflict in Ukraine. Both leaders announced an “energy infrastructure” ceasefire, with Putin ordering an immediate halt to Russian attacks on key Ukrainian facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed cautious optimism about the proposal, while broader ceasefire negotiations are set to begin soon in the Middle East.

This renewed commitment from global powers to safeguard Israel’s security while addressing Iran’s ambitions is a powerful affirmation of Israel’s vital role in the region’s stability.

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