A New Chapter: Trump's Controversial Iran Conflict Stance

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Putin discussed the ongoing war in Iran. Key events include heavy bombings, new leadership in Iran, rising US stock markets amid oil price fluctuations, and Trump's defense of US actions against Iran. Trump claims these measures prevent potential attacks.

In a significant development, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a 'frank and businesslike' conversation on Monday regarding the ongoing conflict in Iran. The dialogue lasted about an hour, according to Kremlin sources.

Throughout the past week, heavy bombings by US and Israeli forces have ravaged Iranian territories. Meanwhile, Iran has retaliated with attacks on Israel and Gulf nations, with Hezbollah actively engaging in the conflict from Lebanon.

Amidst the chaos, Iranian state TV announced the appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader. In tandem, the US stock market showed resilience, as oil prices dropped from nearly USD 120 to below USD 90 per barrel, despite volatility.

(With inputs from agencies.)