Kremlin officials say Donald Trump reacted favourably to Moscow joining the push for a settlement over Iran. According to the statement, the American president welcomes Russian involvement in efforts aimed at reaching a deal that would calm the conflict. Russia has spent months positioning itself as a country with working lines to Tehran and to the other governments involved. The announcement does not spell out what form that involvement would take, whether as a mediator or simply as a supportive voice in the room. Moscow has long argued that its relationship with Iran makes it useful in any negotiation, a claim Western capitals tend to view with suspicion. For the White House, accepting Russian help on Iran would be a notable step, since US administrations usually prefer to keep such diplomacy inside their own orbit. Anyone following the live coverage will now look for a reaction from Tehran and for evidence that talks are actually moving. Until that arrives, the Kremlin's account of Trump's view remains an assertion rather than a confirmed exchange.