President Donald Trump has strongly criticized former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev for suggesting that Russia and its allies could supply Iran with nuclear warheads following recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Medvedev, who led Russia between 2008 and 2012 and served as prime minister until 2020, condemned the U.S. military action targeting Iran’s Fordow, Esfahan, and Natanz nuclear sites. In a statement, he warned that certain countries were prepared to “directly supply Iran with their own nuclear warheads” in response to what he described as American aggression.
President Trump, posting on his Truth Social account, expressed alarm at the remark:
“Did I hear Former President Medvedev, from Russia, casually throwing around the ‘N word’ (Nuclear!), and saying that he and other Countries would supply Nuclear Warheads to Iran? Did he really say that or, is it just a figment of my imagination? If he did say that, and, if confirmed, please let me know, IMMEDIATELY.”
He further criticized the casual reference to nuclear weapons, adding:
“I guess that’s why Putin’s ‘THE BOSS.’”
Trump highlighted the strength of America’s military capabilities, praising the U.S. nuclear-powered submarine fleet as among the most advanced in the world. He indicated that the fleet had played a significant role in the strikes:
“They are the most powerful and lethal weapons ever built, and just launched the 30 Tomahawks — all 30 hit their mark perfectly.”
The recent U.S. strikes aimed at degrading Iran’s nuclear infrastructure reportedly caused significant damage. Satellite images showed craters and blocked tunnel entrances at key sites, although not all claims of destruction have been independently verified.
Iran has since vowed to retaliate. On Monday, the country launched ballistic missiles at a U.S. airbase in Qatar, further raising regional tensions.
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