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Russia’s Offer to Mediate Between the US and Iran

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Senior Fellow and Director for South and Central Asia
Husain Haqqani
Russian President Vladimir Putin walks past honor guards during a ceremony to receive letters of credence from newly appointed foreign ambassadors at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow on January 15, 2026. (Getty Images)

On The John Batchelor Show, Husain Haqqani discusses Russia’s offer to mediate between the United States and Iran, concluding that Moscow is not a credible partner and aims to distract Washington while protecting its strategic interests in Tehran.