Russia says it can play ‘key role’ in mediating Israel-Iran conflict

President Donald Trump says the United States could become involved in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, though it is not currently participating.

“It’s possible we could get involved,” Trump told ABC News, adding that the US is “not at this moment involved” in the fighting.

Trump also said he would be open to Russian President Vladimir Putin serving as a mediator in the conflict. “He is ready. He called me about it. We had a long talk about it,” Trump said.

At least 14 Iranian nuclear scientists have been killed in Israeli attacks since Friday, including in car bombs, Reuters reported citing two sources in the Persian Gulf on Sunday.

US President Donald Trump said peace between Israel and Iran “will happen soon,” adding that “many calls and meetings (are) now taking place.”

“Iran and Israel should make a deal, and will make a deal,” he said in a post on Truth Social.

The Russian Embassy in Tehran is working to evacuate Russian nationals from Iran over land borders, RIA news agency reported citing the embassy.

Israeli media report that the government has officially extended the nationwide state of emergency through June 30.