Former President Donald Trump took aim at Dmitry Medvedev, the former Russian president, implying that various nations might step in to provide Iran with a nuclear warhead if the U.S. were to target its nuclear facilities. Trump referred to a comment from Medvedev, who is currently the vice-chairman of the Russian Security Council, indicating that Iran’s nuclear program is advancing with support from other countries.
“Did Medvedev really suggest that he and other nations would supply Iran with nuclear capabilities?” Trump posted on Monday.
This exchange followed Medvedev’s statement that the enrichment of nuclear material would continue, and he claimed many countries were poised to supply Iran with nuclear weapons.
While he didn’t name specific countries, Russia has a history of backing Iran’s nuclear endeavors. Notably, Russian President Vladimir Putin recently offered to mediate discussions between Iran and Israel, and Moscow has also been willing to facilitate negotiations regarding a nuclear deal with the U.S.
In 2015, Russia played a significant role in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran, which aimed to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions in exchange for lifting sanctions. However, in 2018, Trump withdrew from this agreement.
The recent tensions escalated when the U.S. carried out a targeted strike on key Iranian nuclear facilities—specifically, Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—utilizing over 125 aircraft, including B-2 stealth bombers, according to Chief of Staff Dan Kane.
Trump also praised a guided missile submarine involved in this operation, claiming it successfully launched over two dozen Tomahawk cruise missiles at vital Iranian targets. “If you think the hardware is impressive, just wait until you see our nuclear submarines,” he commented. “They’re powerful and effective, and all 30 missiles hit their targets accurately. We owe a lot to our combat pilots and crew!”
