The escalating tensions between Israel and Iran have now taken a sharp global turn, with several international powers beginning to voice strong positions. While the United States recently launched a major airstrike targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, Russia has openly sided with Iran, further deepening the geopolitical divide.
Adding fuel to this growing fire, former Russian President and current Vice Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, has made a startling claim that could heighten concerns in Washington and Tel Aviv. Medvedev asserted that “many countries” are now prepared to supply nuclear warheads to Iran—a statement that, if true, could dramatically alter the strategic landscape of the Middle East.
Medvedev’s Alarming Statement
Following the U.S.-led airstrikes on Iran, Medvedev took to the media on Sunday to respond directly to Washington’s claims of having crippled Iran’s nuclear program. In his statement, Medvedev warned that “many countries are ready to assist Iran with nuclear weapons,” implying a potential surge in Iran’s nuclear capabilities despite recent attacks. So far, no other nation has officially endorsed or commented on Medvedev’s remarks.
The timing of the former Russian president’s comments appears to be a direct response to the June 22, 2025 overnight operation in which American forces targeted Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites. While the U.S. and its allies have hailed the mission as a success, Medvedev’s remarks suggest otherwise and raise fresh doubts about the effectiveness of the strikes.
Details of the U.S. Attack on Iranian Nuclear Sites
The highly coordinated U.S. attack was launched as tensions between Iran and Israel surged, with Washington aiming to curb Iran’s potential nuclear ambitions. In the operation, B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and the USS Georgia submarine were deployed to deliver heavy ordinance.
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Fordow: 12 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bombs—capable of penetrating 60-meter-deep bunkers—were dropped.
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Natanz: 2 GBU-57 MOP bombs, along with 30 Tomahawk cruise missiles, targeted the nuclear facility.
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Isfahan: Also came under attack with Tomahawk missiles.
In an official statement, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that the airstrikes “completely destroyed” Iran’s key nuclear production sites. However, Russia’s Medvedev refuted these claims, calling the strikes a “failure” and implying that Iran’s nuclear ambitions remain intact.
Global Ramifications
Medvedev’s assertion that external nations are prepared to supply nuclear warheads to Iran will likely send shockwaves through global diplomatic circles. If accurate, this development could escalate an already volatile situation, undermining American and Israeli efforts to neutralize Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
While no confirmation has yet come from other governments, analysts believe that this statement may serve as a warning from Moscow to the West, signaling Russia’s intent to counterbalance U.S. influence in the Middle East.
As of now, the WORLD watches closely for any official responses or shifts in alliance, as the possibility of further escalation looms large.
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