No evidence Iran seeks nuclear weapons: Putin
Both Russia and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have never had any proof that Iran is preparing to obtain nuclear arms, he says
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated that Moscow has seen no evidence suggesting Iran is seeking to develop nuclear weapons, according to remarks published by Sky News Arabia on Saturday (21 June).
In an interview cited by the outlet, Putin said that both Russia and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have never had any proof that Iran is preparing to obtain nuclear arms.
"Russia, as well as the IAEA, has never had any evidence that Iran is preparing to obtain nuclear weapons, as we have repeatedly put the Israeli leadership on notice," Sky News Arabia quoted Putin as saying.
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The Russian president went on to state that Moscow is ready to support Tehran in pursuing a peaceful nuclear programme, asserting Iran's right to do so under international law.
Putin's comments come amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, particularly in the context of the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.
Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday, the Russian leader also said Moscow is actively sharing its proposals with both Iran and Israel in an effort to halt the escalating violence. However, he did not disclose the nature or content of these proposals.
This development underscores Russia's continued involvement in Middle Eastern diplomacy and its strategic alignment with Iran, especially as Western concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions persist.
