Putin Offers Assistance on Iranian Nuclear Enrichment Dispute

April 29, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Putin Offers Assistance on Iranian Nuclear Enrichment Dispute

US President Donald Trump has disclosed details of a recent phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Trump, during the call, Putin expressed interest in assisting in resolving the ongoing dispute over Iran’s nuclear enrichment program.

Trump stated that he informed Putin of his preference for Russia to focus on ending the conflict in Ukraine rather than intervening in the Iranian issue. The specifics of the conversation and any subsequent agreements or actions taken by either party remain unclear.

It is worth noting that the situation regarding Iran’s nuclear enrichment program has been a point of contention between Iran and several Western countries, including the United States. Diplomatic efforts have been ongoing to find a resolution to this issue.

In a separate development, Trump has announced his intention to engage in discussions with Putin on various international issues, including the conflict in Ukraine. The exact nature and scope of these discussions are yet to be determined.

Further details about the phone call between Trump and Putin, as well as any resulting agreements or actions, have not been made public.

Source: Al Jazeera