Medvedev assures Trump: Russia has no intention of transferring nuclear weapons to Iran
Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev officially denied the statements of US President Donald Trump regarding the possible transfer of nuclear weapons to Iran by Russia. In a comment published on the social network X (formerly Twitter), he emphasized that Moscow is categorically against any attempts to weaken the international regime of non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and does not intend to supply nuclear weapons to Tehran. Medvedev, who was previously considered in political circles to be one of the strategic figures in the Russian government, noted that Russia, unlike Israel, is a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). This document limits the capabilities of states in the creation and distribution of nuclear weapons. At the same time, he recalled that the Russian Federation has no intention of transferring such weapons to Iran, and any accusations on this subject are groundless and false. "Unlike Israel, Russia adheres to international treaties and obligations on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. This demonstrates our responsibility and desire to ensure global security," Dmitry Medvedev emphasized. The reaction was sparked by the posts of the American leader, who expressed dissatisfaction with the words of his Russian counterpart in his tweet. Trump asked in his post whether Dmitry Medvedev had really "carelessly used the term (nuclear!)" and whether he had stated that Russia and other countries could transfer nuclear warheads to Iran. This became part of a broader diplomatic dispute over the Iranian nuclear program and global efforts to contain it. The American president emphasized the possibility that Russia may be involved in illegal supplies of nuclear materials, which caused a sharp reaction from Moscow. Previously, high-ranking officials in Russia have repeatedly stated their commitment to international obligations and preventing the spread of nuclear technologies. However, the world is still in dispute over possible violations by individual countries, and the issue of the supply of nuclear weapons remains in the field of view of international communities and analysts. Thus, Medvedev's official statement is an attempt to keep under control the diplomatic tension surrounding the topic of the Iranian nuclear program and to reassure the world community that Russia remains within the framework of international treaties and does not support or contribute to the spread of nuclear weapons.