Russian ‍President Vladimir Putin and ‍Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the situation in ⁠the Middle East and Iran by phone on Friday, the Kremlin said.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Putin offered ‍Netanyahu Russia’s help in ‍mediating in regards ‍to ⁠Iran, ‌and told ⁠the ‍Israeli leader he was “in ⁠favor of intensifying political and ‌diplomatic efforts to ensure stability and security in the ‍region,” the Kremlin said. Read more:Orban ramps up anti Ukraine campaign with ‘petition’ as election battle tightens