Medvedev: US policy toward Iran encourages other countries to seek nuclear weapons

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, claims that US policy in the Middle East, particularly toward Iran, is leading to an increase in the number of countries considering acquiring nuclear weapons. In an interview, Medvedev said that while past discussions on the topic were theoretical, recent events have made the pursuit of nuclear weapons more practical, and that it is now seen as the only factor that can prevent a global conflict. He criticized what he called Washington's "reckless policy."

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, spoke today (Sunday) in an interview about the implications of international policy on the proliferation of nuclear weapons. According to him, there has been a shift in countries' perception of nuclear weapons, and US policy in the Middle East is leading to an increase in the number of countries considering acquiring them. Medvedev, who previously served as President and Prime Minister of Russia, argued that while past discussions on nuclear weapons were theoretical and abstract, recent events have led many countries, including those in the Middle East, to examine the acquisition of such weapons. In his view, nuclear weapons are now seen as the only factor capable of preventing a global conflict. Medvedev focused his remarks on US attempts to change the foundations of the regime in Iran and reduce its activity on the international stage. He claimed that these moves have resulted in a larger number of countries now considering nuclear armament as a means of defense. Medvedev concluded his remarks by criticizing what he defined as Washington's "reckless policy" in this area.