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Putin relays Iran's position on deal to President Trump

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

What happened

Russian President Vladimir Putin played mediator between Iran and President Trump on Friday, talking to the U.S. president about what Iran wants to end the war.

Key facts

  • Reported by CBS News and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:54:48 UTC.

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

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

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

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

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

  6. Russian attacks kill 15 in Ukraine after Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin

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

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