US President Donald Trump has criticized former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev for suggesting that some nations may provide Iran with nuclear weapons. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump accused Medvedev of casually discussing nuclear weapons and demanded a response, emphasizing the seriousness of the issue. The comments came after Medvedev claimed that ‘a number of countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear warheads.’
The US bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan on June 22, asserting that the attack significantly degraded Iran’s nuclear program. This action followed massive Israeli air raids on Iran. Trump used the attack as evidence of America’s superior military capabilities, citing the weekend bombardment as a demonstration of its air and sea power.
Medvedev responded to Trump, stating that Russia has no intention of supplying nuclear weapons to Iran since it is a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. However, he added that ‘other countries might,’ referring to the earlier claim. Medvedev urged Washington to avoid arguing over who has more nuclear weapons, emphasizing the continued validity of the New START arms-control treaty between Moscow and Washington.
Russian President Vladimir Putin also condemned the US attack on Iran, calling it an ‘unprovoked aggression’ that violates international law and has ‘no justification.’ This exchange highlights the escalating tensions in the region, with both the US and Russia taking strong stances on the issue of nuclear proliferation and regional security.