Russia Commits to Mediating Nuclear Talks for a Diplomatic Solution with Persia

"Bloomberg and Semaphore report that the Russians have stepped up and committed to mediating nuclear discussions to achieve a diplomatic resolution with Persia on the issue of nuclear weapons.

The Russians volunteered after President Trump mentioned it in one of his phone calls. They then had a conversation in Saudi Arabia with the team. I believe it was Steve Witkoff and his team who met with part of the Russian delegation. They have now stepped up and said they will help mediate discussions for a diplomatic solution with Persia.

Elbridge Colby had his confirmation hearing today. Remember all the complaints? Elbridge Colby is terrible, Elbridge Colby is hated by the neocons because he doesn’t want to go to war with Persia—neither with airstrikes nor with a ground war. And on that, we support him 1000%.

Elbridge Colby wants a pivot to East Asia. Now, we have some differences on how aggressive that stance should be, but Elbridge is a reliable figure. And as we said, and I reiterated on Saturday night when I spoke with Israel 365, there is absolutely no need—none at all—for us to get involved in another ground war in the Middle East, let alone against Persia.

It would be absolutely ridiculous. There are many other ways to approach the situation and find a solution. Of course, the Russians have stepped up. I’d say that’s the Trump effect."