In a provocative statement that has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles, Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council and close aide to President Vladimir Putin, claimed that “a number of countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear warheads”. The assertion comes in the wake of US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and rising fears of a broader Middle East conflict.
🧨 Medvedev’s Explosive Remarks
Medvedev made the comments via a series of posts on Telegram and X, sharply criticizing US President Donald Trump for authorizing strikes on Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites. He accused the US of dragging the world into another war and claimed that the enrichment of nuclear material and future production of nuclear weapons in Iran will continue despite the attacks.
“A number of countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear warheads,” Medvedev wrote, without naming any specific nations.
🔍 Global Fallout and Strategic Implications
The statement has raised alarms among Western powers and non-proliferation experts, who fear it could signal a breakdown of the global nuclear order. While Russia has historically supported Iran’s nuclear energy ambitions, this is the first time a senior Kremlin official has openly suggested third-party nuclear transfers to Tehran.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, currently in Moscow for high-level talks with President Putin, has described Russia as a “strategic partner”, further fueling speculation about deepening military and nuclear cooperation.
🛑 US-Iran Conflict Escalates
The US strikes, dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer, were launched over the weekend and involved more than 125 aircraft, including B-2 stealth bombers. While Washington claims the mission was a success, Russian and Iranian officials argue that critical nuclear infrastructure remains intact, and that Iran’s nuclear ambitions are undeterred.
🌍 What’s Next?
Medvedev’s remarks have intensified calls for an emergency UN Security Council session, with global leaders urging restraint and renewed diplomatic engagement. Analysts warn that any actual transfer of nuclear warheads to Iran would constitute a grave violation of international law and could trigger a regional arms race.
Stay tuned for real-time developments on this unfolding global crisis.
