Putin warns Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei his regime's survival is at stake: report
Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly called President Trump at Iran's urging to address the attacks between itself and Israel.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei that his regime's survival is at stake amid its battle with Israel, according to the news website Israel Hayom.
Israel on Friday launched air attacks on Iranian nuclear and military sites, which resulted in Iran launching air strikes on Israel.
Israel's air attacks come amid an effort by the U.S. to reach a deal with Iran to curb its pursuit to enrich uranium for a nuclear-grade warhead.
Putin reportedly then called President Trump at Iran's urging to address the attacks.
After the phone call, Putin warned Khamenei that his regime is in danger, advising him to quickly move to negotiate. Putin also ordered Russian embassy personnel to evacuate from Tehran.
Trump posted on Truth Social on Saturday, "President Putin called this morning to very nicely wish me a Happy Birthday, but to more importantly, talk about Iran, a country he knows very well."
He added that Putin "feels, as do I, this war in Israel-Iran should end, to which I explained, his war should also end."