The US president said the Russian despot stepped forward to help end the conflict between Israel and Iran, saying Moscow could help negotiate a settlement

The Israel-Iran war has reached a dangerously critical stage, with both nations refusing to back down and global involvement looming. According to US media reports, US President Donald Trump has approved a military strike plan on Iran.

President Donald Trump appeared to clap back Wednesday at an offer from Russian President Vladimir Putin to mediate the war between Israel and Iran. Trump and Putin had an exchange on the ongoing conflict Tuesday,