Putin Engages Gulf Leaders Over Iran War; Kremlin Ready to Mediate After Trump’s "Stone Age" Threats

The Kremlin confirmed on Thursday, April 2, 2026, that President Vladimir Putin is actively communicating with Gulf and Arab leaders to transition the military conflict in Iran toward a diplomatic settlement. Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia is ready to contribute its "services" to ensure a peaceful path is reached as soon as possible, emphasizing that dialogue is the only way to mitigate the conflict's negative global impacts.

Meeting with Egypt’s Top Envoy:

As part of this diplomatic push, Putin is scheduled to host Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty today. The talks will focus heavily on the Iran war and broader Middle East stability. This surge in Russian activity follows President Donald Trump’s primetime address, where he claimed the U.S. mission is nearly complete while reiterating threats to bomb Iran back to the "Stone Age".