Israel-Iran live: Trump ordered Netanyahu to turn IDF jets around in call to salvage ceasefire

Analysis: Is this why Putin really helped with Iran-Israel ceasefire? By Ivor Bennett, Moscow correspondent Donald Trump was undoubtedly centre-stage in this latest episode of his ceasefire series. The American president unashamedly casts himself in the starring role of peacemaker. But how influential were others behind the scenes? What part did Vladimir Putin play? Ever since the Israel-Iran war broke out, the Kremlin leader has been working the phones, in a frantic attempt to find a diplomatic solution. He’s held conversations with all the main protagonists – Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. He’s also spoken to…