Putin Brokering Peace. Measures for Peaceful Settlement of U.S-Israeli Conflict with Iran -By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh

United States is back, enforcing military power jointly with Israel. In front of the global audience, word combinations and special phrases were raised in support for the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Arab world. An undeniable military action, killing the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Ali Khamenei, which was orchestrated by the United States under President Donald Trump.

Late February 2026, it was appropriately in Iran, featuring what the global media termed manufactured conflicts, religious warfare, nuclear war, violation of territorial integrity and sovereignty, proxy war and sanctions. The global media questioned the United Nations Security Council. Arab regional organisations described the Iranian president’s assassination as absolutely unacceptable.

United States political disobedience. System of oppression. History has to enforce the truthful protection for Iran, multinational organizations and political leaders have to seek justice and accountability within the rules and laws of the United Nations. These measures are for sustaining global peace which featured, prominently, in several declarations.

Current Situation in Arab Region

The United States and Israel also operated in the Gaza Strait, causing multitude of economic and human problems, and instability. Palestinians are homeless. As in the Middle East countries of Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, came under indiscriminate attack by Iran’s ballistic missiles and drones, some experts say the Iranian strategy is seemingly driving its neighbors to side with the United States.

Since the joint U.S.-Israel military operation began on Feb. 28, the governments of Jordan, Kuwait, Turkey, Iraq, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman have all reported being targeted by Iranian missile and drone strikes, according to ABC news report.

What’s Iran Today

With a population of over 92 million, Iran ranks 17th globally in both geographic size and population and is the sixth-largest country in Asia. Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the northeast, Afghanistan to the east, Pakistan to the southeast, and the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to the south.

Tehran is the economic powerhouse of Iran. About 30% of Iran’s public-sector workforce and 45% of its large industrial firms are located there, and half those firms’ employees work for government. The economy is characterised by its hydrocarbon sector, manufacturing and financial services. With 10% of the world’s oil reserves and 15% of gas reserves, Iran is an energy superpower. In 2024, Iran was ranked 16th in global car manufacturing, ahead of the UK, Italy, and Russia.

Iran is an energy superpower, and petroleum plays a key part. Iran holds 10% of world oil reserves and 15% for gas. Oil and gas reserves are estimated at 1.2 trn barrels, which generates $36bn of export revenue and is the main source of foreign currency. It is OPEC’s 2nd largest exporter.

Iran’s Nuclear Program

Iran’s nuclear program dates back to the 1950s. It revived it after the Islamic revolution, and its extensive nuclear fuel cycle, including enrichment capabilities, became the subject of intense international negotiations and sanctions. Many countries have expressed concern Iran could divert civilian nuclear technology into a weapons program.

In 2015, Iran and the P5+1 agreed to the Joint Comprehensive Plan on Action, aiming to end economic sanctions in exchange for restriction in producing enriched uranium. In 2018, however, the US withdrew from the deal under the Trump administration and re-imposed sanctions. This was met with resistance by Iran and other members of the P5+1. A year later, Iran began decreasing its compliance.

By 2020, Iran announced it would no longer observe any limit set by the agreement. Progress since then has brought Iran to the nuclear threshold status. As of November 2023, Iran had uranium enriched to up to 60% fissile content, close to weapon grade. Some analysts already regard Iran as a de facto nuclear power.

Iran’s Foreign Relations

Iran maintains diplomatic relations with 165 countries, but not the United States and Israel—a state which Iran derecognised in 1979. Iran has an adversarial relationship with Saudi Arabia due to different political ideologies. Iran and Turkey have been involved in modern proxy conflicts such as in Syria, Libya, and the South Caucasus. Iran formed the Axis of Resistance, a coalition of actors committed to countering the influence of the United States and Israel in the region.

In December 2024, the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, a close ally of Iran, was a severe setback for the political influence of Iran in the region. Russia is a key trading partner, especially in regard to its excess oil reserves. Both share a close economic and military alliance and are subject to heavy sanctions by Western nations. Iran is the only country in Western Asia that has been invited to join the CSTO, the Russia-based international treaty organization that parallels NATO.

Relations between Iran and China are strong economically; they have developed a friendly, economic and strategic relationship. In 2021, Iran and China signed a 25-year cooperation agreement that will strengthen the relations between the two countries and would include “political, strategic and economic” components.

BRICS+ and Iran’s Membership

In the latest foreign membership developments, Iran’s significant influence and foothold is now characterized as close to BRICS+ (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). The informal association, coordinating multilateral policies and touting multipolar architecture, features the founding members as Brazil, Russia, India, and China. South Africa was invited on the initiative of and support provided by China. South Africa joined the organization in September 2010, which was then renamed BRICS.

Later, with the desire to expand its tentacles and strengthen its numeral power, BRICS+ invited more countries to join. Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates attended their first summit, as member states, in 2024 in Russia. The acronym BRICS+ or BRICS Plus has been informally used to reflect new membership since 2024. BRICS has received both praise and criticism from numerous commentators and world leaders. Collectively, BRICS comprises more than a quarter of the global economy and nearly half the world’s population. Iran draws influence from these members, touting multipolar vision, and uses Global South countries to challenge and compete against the western-dominated world order, principally Europe and the United States.

In January 2026, a joint military exercise ‘Will For Peace 2026’ brought together navies from BRICS Plus countries China, Iran, Russia and South Africa, alongside Brazil, Egypt, Ethiopia and Indonesia participating as observers. Earlier, Iran’s admission as a member in 2023 has been touted by the country as a “strategic success”. Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, stated that Iran’s membership will help in strengthening the multilateralism of BRICS.

China’s, India’s and Russia’s Solidarity with Iran

The entire Middle East is facing an increasing risk from actions taken by Israel and the United States late February on Iran. Generally, China, India and Russia, staunch members of BRICS+, have show high concerns in their official statements, condemning United States and Israel. Majority of Asian states together with the African Union (AU), and individual political leaders have taken similar position on Israel and United States. While such broader cooperation can establish security in the Arab region, in the Middle East, there were some divergencies and hypocritical interpretations, particular for Russia.

Measures for Peaceful Settlement of Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin, on March 1, in an official message on the assassination of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Ali Khamenei and members of his family, described United States action as “cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law” and further indicated “the development of friendly ties between Russia and Iran and to raising them to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership.”

On the situation in the Middle East in light of the United States and Israel’s armed aggression against Iran, Putin reaffirmed his principled stance in favour of de-escalating the conflict as soon as possible and resolving it via political means. He further suggested conflict resolution and measures as follows: (i) Russia’s principled stance in favour of an immediate cessation of hostilities, (ii) the rejection of force as a method to solve any issues surrounding Iran or arising in the Middle East, (iii) and a swift return to the path of diplomatic resolution. (iv) expressed Russia’s solidarity with the Iranian people to defend their sovereignty and independence. 

On March 10, President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation, with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian, to continue their discussion of the situation in the Middle East in light of the United States and Israel’s armed aggression against Iran. Russia has been and will remain the Islamic Republic’s reliable partner.

Conclusion: Throughout the world, there have been consistent calls for maximum restraint and for full compliance with the United Nations Charter and international law, particularly for territorial integrity and peaceful settlement of disputes. In addition, the United Nations Security Council has laid down the foundation for respecting and reinforcing sovereignty while expanding constructive global collaboration in the 21st century.

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