Secret Talks Mediated by Putin: Tehran’s Role in a New Moscow–Washington–Tel Aviv Equation

Secret Talks Mediated by Putin: Tehran’s Role in a New Moscow–Washington–Tel Aviv Equation

Barak Ravid — a senior Israeli journalist and foreign policy analyst for Axios and Israel’s Channel 13 News — has revealed that secret negotiations have begun between Iran and several U.S.-aligned regional states, mediated by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

According to Ravid, these talks are part of the Kremlin’s broader strategy to regain geopolitical leverage in the Middle East amid the ongoing stalemate in Ukraine.

Putin is reportedly using his ties with Tehran as a bargaining chip to extract concessions from the West, at a time when Moscow is seeking diplomatic off-ramps from the Ukraine war and a relaxation of sanctions.

Sources familiar with the matter say the discussions involve multi-layered security dialogues between Iranian representatives and Russian intermediaries, potentially aimed at easing regional tensions and re-establishing a discreet communication channel with Washington.

Ravid’s report carries weight because he is one of the few journalists with simultaneous access to sources in Israel, Washington, and the Gulf. Many of his previous exclusives — particularly on the Abraham Accords and Iran nuclear diplomacy — were later confirmed by officials.

Analysts suggest that by positioning himself as a “strong mediator” between Iran and the West, Putin aims to leverage the Middle East crisis for strategic gains in Ukraine, seeking to convert diplomatic influence into economic and political concessions.

✳️ Source: Axios – by Barak Ravid

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