In a whirlwind of international disputes, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has firmly denied any plans for Moscow to supply Iran with nuclear warheads. The statement comes as a direct response to President Donald Trump, who publicly criticized Medvedev for hinting that other nations might step in to bolster Iran’s nuclear ambitions following U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Medvedev, now serving as the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, sparked controversy on Sunday when he suggested that Iran would push forward with its nuclear program, potentially with support from other countries. While he didn’t name specific nations, his comments raised eyebrows globally.
By Monday, Medvedev clarified his stance in a post on X, distancing Russia from any such involvement. “I condemn the U.S. strike on Iran — it failed to achieve its objectives,” he wrote. “However, Russia has no intention of supplying nuclear weapons to Iran because, unlike Israel, we are parties to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.”
Drawing on his experience overseeing Russia’s nuclear arsenal during his presidency, Medvedev emphasized the gravity of nuclear proliferation. “I know quite well what this would entail, having overseen our nuclear forces as president,” he said. “But other countries might — and that’s what was said.”
— Dmitry Medvedev (@MedvedevRussiaE) June 23, 2025
The remarks followed a pointed jab from Trump on Truth Social, where he called out Medvedev by name. “Did I hear Former President Medvedev, from Russia, casually throwing around the ‘N word’ (Nuclear!), and saying that he and other Countries would supply Nuclear Warheads to Iran? Did he really say that or, is it just a figment of my imagination? If he did say that, and, if confirmed, please let me know, IMMEDIATELY. The ‘N word’ should not be treated so casually. I guess that’s why Putin’s ‘THE BOSS,’” Trump posted on Monday.
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) June 23, 2025
The exchange unfolded against the backdrop of U.S. military action, with over 125 aircraft targeting key Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday, according to Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The strikes have heightened tensions in an already volatile region, with Trump announcing a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran early Tuesday.
However, accusations of violations from both sides quickly soured the agreement. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump expressed frustration with both nations.
“I’m not happy with them. I’m not happy with Iran either but I’m really unhappy with Israel going out this morning,” he said, adding, “We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f— they’re doing.”
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Experts have weighed in on Medvedev’s initial comments, with Andrea Stricker, deputy director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ nonproliferation and biodefense program, dismissing them as posturing. “Medvedev’s original claim was likely bluster about Russia or another country supplying Iran with nuclear weapons,” Stricker wrote in an email to Fox News Digital on Monday.
She argued that no nation, including Pakistan or North Korea, would risk supplying Iran with nuclear devices due to the certainty of U.S. retaliation. “Moscow and Pyongyang, at least from available open-source information, appear to be standing mostly idle as their ally Iran takes a major beating,” she added.
The Fairview Gazette will keep you updated on this ongoing story.
