21.06.2025 19:21
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he has repeatedly told the Israeli government that Iran is not seeking to acquire nuclear weapons. Putin also noted that Russia is ready to support Iran in developing a peaceful nuclear program.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to Sky News Arabia regarding the war between Israel and Iran, which has entered its 9th day.
"WE HAVE TOLD ISRAEL MULTIPLE TIMES THAT IRAN IS NOT SEEKING NUCLEAR WEAPONS"
Putin stated that Russia has repeatedly said there is no evidence that Iran is aiming to acquire nuclear weapons. He said, "Russia and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have no evidence that Iran is preparing to acquire nuclear weapons. We have told this to the Israeli administration multiple times."
"RUSSIA IS READY TO SUPPORT IRAN IN DEVELOPING A PEACEFUL NUCLEAR PROGRAM"
Putin emphasized that Russia is ready to support Iran in developing a peaceful nuclear program, asserting that Iran has the right to do so. Reiterating that his country rejects the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction anywhere in the world, Putin stated that Iran has issued a decree prohibiting the use of nuclear weapons, and this is a matter of great importance that must be taken seriously.
CONFLICT STARTED WITH ISRAEL'S VIOLENT ATTACKS ON IRAN
On June 13, Israel launched extensive attacks targeting the military's high command, primarily focusing on nuclear facilities in various cities of Iran.
In the attacks, the Chief of General Staff, the Commander of the Revolutionary Guards, and several senior commanders, along with 9 nuclear scientists, were killed.
The Iranian Ministry of Health announced on June 15 that the total civilian death toll from Israel's attacks was 224, with the number of injured exceeding 1,277.
It was reported that in the Iranian military's retaliation against Israel with ballistic missiles, 25 people were killed and 2,517 were injured.
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