Backing Iran, Russia asserts all nations have right to develop nuclear energy program

The Russian Foreign Ministry says that Iran and other countries that do not possess nuclear weapons have a legitimate right to develop their own civil nuclear energy programs.

Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, is responding to a question at a news briefing about remarks made by US President Donald Trump, who suggested that Washington’s goal in negotiating with Iran was to achieve the total “dismantlement” of Tehran’s nuclear program.

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.