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Putin relayed Iran war proposal to Trump, Kremlin says

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Putin's reported call with Trump regarding the Iran war comes on the heels of a deal for the U.S. to buy Russian diesel amid a surge in fuel prices.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:42:36 UTC.

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  1. Trump's diesel agreement with Putin accused of contradicting Russia sanctions law

  2. Russian attacks kill 11 in Ukraine after Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin

  3. Ukraine warns Trump-Putin diesel deal will bankroll Russia’s war

  4. Putin relayed Iran war proposal to Trump, Kremlin says

  5. Kyiv says Trump's diesel deal with Putin will support Russia's war effort

  6. Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin

  7. Putin relays Iran's position on deal to President Trump

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