Trump says it’s ‘possible’ US could get involved in Israel-Iran conflict, calls for both sides to ‘make a deal’

The President added that Russian President Vladimir Putin could be called upon to mediate a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

By Vered Weiss, World Israel News

Amid the continuation of airstrikes and missile launches between Israel and Iran, US President Donald Trump told ABC News on Sunday that “it’s possible” the US could get involved,” but emphasized that both sides should “make a deal” to stop the fighting.

Trump said, “It’s possible we could get involved,” while adding that the US is “not at this moment involved” in the conflict.

The President added that Russian President Vladimir Putin could be called upon to mediate a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

“He is ready. He called me about it. We had a long talk about it,” Trump said.

Russia maintains a long-standing strategic and military alliance with Iran. In support of Moscow, Tehran has supplied suicide drones, long-range missiles, and artillery, enabling Russia to sustain its aggressive campaign in Ukraine.

In 2024, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi requested military aid from Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu during his visit to Tehran.

Also on Sunday, Trump took to social media and urged an end to the fighting between Iran and Israel.

He wrote on Truth Social that both sides “should make a deal and will make a deal.”

Trump compared the conflict between the two countries and the possible resolution to that of India and Pakistan, both nuclear powers.

Trump took credit for creating peace between the two countries “using TRADE with the United States to bring reason, cohesion, and sanity into the talks with two excellent leaders who were able to quickly make a decision and STOP!”

“Likewise, we will have PEACE, soon, between Israel and Iran! Many calls and meetings now taking place. I do a lot, and never get credit for anything, but that’s OK. the PEOPLE understand. MAKE THE MIDDLE EAST GREAT AGAIN!” he added.

The President claimed he could put an end to the conflict, stating that he had successfully prevented hostilities between Serbia and Kosovo and assisted in negotiations between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.