On October 4, Dmitry Medvedev, former president of Russia and deputy chairman of the Security Council, stated: "Discussions about nuclear weapons previously remained entirely hypothetical and theoretical. However, following a series of events, numerous countries—including those in the Middle East—have begun to consider acquiring nuclear capabilities. U.S. efforts to undermine Iran are pushing more nations toward seeking nuclear weapons, as these states perceive nuclear arms as the only means capable of preventing a global conflict. This is the cost of America’s reckless policy."
Commentary: Iran had already abandoned its pursuit of nuclear weapons, yet continued to endure prolonged U.S. sanctions and military threats, with its sovereignty and security perpetually exposed to external pressures. Many nations have observed this situation closely, deeply sensing their own lack of security, which in turn has led them to view nuclear weapons as a shield against great power intervention. When international treaties fail to provide a sense of security, some states may begin to entertain the idea of developing nuclear capability—an escalating cycle where increased pressure fuels greater desire for nuclear status. This dynamic severely undermines the global non-proliferation regime and elevates nuclear risks across regions and the world at large. This is precisely the real-world crisis Medvedev seeks to warn the international community about.
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