Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has claimed that a number of countries are now prepared to supply Iran with nuclear warheads following the recent American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. In a series of posts on X, Medvedev said the US operation-targeting sites in Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordow – had not only failed to achieve its objective but had, in fact, produced the opposite result.

Meanwhile, Iran sought support from Russia, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stating that he would travel to Moscow to hold talks with President Vladimir Putin.

“What have the Americans accomplished with their nighttime strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran?” Medvedev asked, referring to the US airstrikes on Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. He claimed that the “critical infrastructure of the nuclear fuel cycle appears to have been unaffected or sustained only minor damage”, adding that “enrichment of nuclear material – and, now we can say it outright, the future production of nuclear weapons – will continue”.

Taking his criticism further, Medvedev stated: “A number of countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear warheads,” without naming them.

He described the development as one of several unintended consequences of the US operation, which he said had not only failed militarily but also politically. “Iran’s political regime has survived – and in all likelihood, has come out even stronger,” he wrote, arguing that the strikes have only helped Iran consolidate domestic support. “The people are rallying around the country’s spiritual leadership, including those who were previously indifferent or opposed to it.”

Medvedev also ridiculed the United States, particularly President Donald Trump. “Trump, once hailed as ‘president of peace,’ has now pushed the US into another war,” he said, adding, “At this rate, Trump can forget about the Nobel Peace Prize – not even with how rigged it has become. What a way to kick things off, Mr. President. Congratulations!”

The Russian leader also claimed that the United States has now become “entangled in a new conflict, with prospects of a ground operation looming on the horizon”, while simultaneously pointing to the regional consequences of the strikes.

“Israel is under attack, explosions are rocking the country, and people are panicking,” he wrote, portraying the situation as one spiralling out of control.

In response to the US strikes, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Sunday that he would travel to Moscow later in the day for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“I’m going to Moscow this afternoon,” Araghchi told Russian media, adding that he would hold “serious consultations with the Russian president tomorrow morning”.

Referring to the deep ties between Iran and Russia, he said, “We enjoy a strategic partnership, and we always consult with each other and coordinate our positions.”

The visit follows a phone call between Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, during which Lavrov condemned Israel’s use of force and expressed Moscow’s willingness to assist in de-escalating the conflict. In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Russia remains prepared to continue efforts to resolve outstanding issues around Iran’s nuclear programme.

The United States’ strikes – its first direct military action in the Iran-Israel conflict – were confirmed by Trump on Saturday, who said that American forces had targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities in a coordinated operation using six B-2 bombers that dropped 12 precision-guided bombs.

According to CBS News, US officials reached out diplomatically to Iran following the strikes, assuring that the operation was limited in scope and not intended to pursue regime change.

However, the fallout has already intensified. Iran, which insists its nuclear ambitions are peaceful, launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks on Israel, prompting further Israeli strikes on Iranian territory. Iran’s Foreign Minister had earlier warned that any US involvement in attacks against Iran would be “very, very dangerous.”

Tune In