Trump Rejects Putin’s Iran Proposal, Pushes Ukraine Ceasefire
Donald Trump has rejected an offer from Vladimir Putin for Moscow to help manage Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile, instead urging progress toward a ceasefire in Ukraine during a 90-minute phone call.
According to officials, the conversation focused on easing global tensions, with Trump prioritising an end to the Ukraine war over deeper Russian involvement in the Iran crisis. The Kremlin described the call as «friendly, frank and businesslike,» while Putin reportedly suggested a temporary truce linked to upcoming World War II commemorations.
The talks come as Washington extends a fragile ceasefire with Iran and maintains a naval blockade aimed at pressuring Tehran back to negotiations. US officials say the measures have significantly impacted Iran’s economy, though talks remain stalled over sanctions and control of oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump also faces a looming deadline under the War Powers Resolution to justify or end US military involvement in the Iran conflict. Analysts say the administration may attempt to frame the ceasefire as sufficient to avoid seeking congressional approval.
Rising fuel prices and domestic political pressure ahead of upcoming elections have added urgency to the situation. Trump has linked energy costs to the conflict, arguing prices will fall quickly once hostilities end.
The developments highlight the increasingly interconnected nature of US foreign policy toward Iran and Ukraine, as Washington navigates complex diplomatic and military challenges on multiple fronts.
