Recent remarks by Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev appear to confirm longstanding concerns about Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions, adding further justification to President Donald Trump’s decision to launch strikes on multiple nuclear-related facilities in Iran over the weekend.

Medvedev, a former president and prime minister of Russia, posted statements to social media on Sunday following the joint U.S.-Israeli operation known as “Operation Midnight Hammer,” which targeted Iranian nuclear sites including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.

His comments have drawn attention not only for downplaying the damage caused by the strikes, but also for what many are interpreting as a direct admission of Iran’s nuclear weapons development.

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1. Critical infrastructure of the nuclear fuel cycle appears to have been unaffected or sustained only minor damage.

— Dmitry Medvedev (@MedvedevRussiaE) June 22, 2025

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In one of the more notable lines from his message, Medvedev stated: “The enrichment of nuclear material — and, now we can say it outright, the future production of nuclear weapons — will continue.”

2. The enrichment of nuclear material — and, now we can say it outright, the future production of nuclear weapons — will continue.
3. A number of countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear warheads.

— Dmitry Medvedev (@MedvedevRussiaE) June 22, 2025

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The statement stands in contrast to Iran’s longstanding claim that its nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes. Medvedev’s phrasing—specifically his use of the phrase “now we can say it outright”—was seen by analysts as an acknowledgment that Iran’s nuclear work has, in fact, included weapons development.

“Now we can say it”

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The comment follows earlier public debates about the legitimacy and timing of the Trump administration’s strike on Iranian facilities.

Critics have questioned whether Iran’s nuclear program had reached a threshold that justified military action.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed those concerns during an appearance on CBS’s Face the Nation on Sunday.

Rubio pushed back on questioning by host Margaret Brennan, stating that Iran had already developed all necessary components to produce a nuclear weapon, including enrichment levels far exceeding what is needed for civilian energy use.

“They had all the elements for the weapon, including the enrichment and the ability to deliver it,” Rubio said.

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“Why do they have 60% enriched uranium? … The only countries in the world that have uranium at 60% are countries that have nuclear weapons because they can quickly make it 90%!” pic.twitter.com/XO8ol5jBIn

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Satellite imagery released following the strike on Fordow revealed that part of the mountain shielding the underground facility had been destroyed.

Separate reports indicated significant damage to the Natanz and Isfahan sites as well.

In response, Medvedev claimed that the strikes caused minimal damage.

However, his follow-up statements suggested otherwise.

Medvedev also claimed that “a number of countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear warheads.”

He did not specify which countries he was referring to.

The suggestion of foreign nations directly providing nuclear weapons to Iran raises additional legal and diplomatic issues.

Such a move would likely violate multiple international agreements, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which prohibits the transfer of nuclear weapons to non-nuclear-weapon states.

No country has publicly indicated any willingness to transfer nuclear warheads to Iran.

Analysts questioned the plausibility of Medvedev’s claim, particularly in light of Russia’s ongoing military campaign in Ukraine and the global scrutiny surrounding nuclear proliferation.

Medvedev’s remarks come at a time when both Russia and China had remained largely quiet in the lead-up to the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

The comments appear intended to project solidarity with Iran, but have also been interpreted as inadvertently validating the Trump administration’s assessment of Iran’s nuclear intentions.

The United States has maintained that the strikes were a preemptive measure to neutralize a growing threat.

According to the administration, all required notifications were made to congressional leadership prior to the operation.

As global leaders assess the aftermath, Medvedev’s comments have added a new layer to the debate, reinforcing the rationale behind the recent military action.

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