Putin Urges Immediate Ceasefire in Middle East Amid Iran Strikes

• Russian President Vladimir Putin called Gulf leaders, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and leaders of UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain, to urge an immediate ceasefire.
• The calls come as Iran's retaliatory strikes disrupt the Middle East, forcing airspace closures and stalling traffic in major hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
• Putin and Emirati President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire and a return to political and diplomatic processes.
• The Russian leader offered to convey UAE's concerns about Iranian strikes to Tehran and help stabilize the regional situation.
• Both Putin and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani expressed concerns about the conflict's expansion and the danger of third countries being drawn in.