On Thursday, Peskov stated that Russia is ready to assist in resolving the conflict in Iran and that President Vladimir Putin continues talks with leaders from the region in search of a solution. "The president continues these contacts, and if our services are sought in any way, we are, of course, prepared to contribute so that the military situation can be redirected into a peaceful course as soon as possible," Peskov told reporters. He was responding to a question regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's address to the nation about the war in Iran and his separate comment that he is considering the possibility of the United States withdrawing from NATO. Peskov emphasized that Russia views NATO as a hostile alliance, reiterating Moscow's stance on this military alliance.