On June 20, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Iran has the right to use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, and emphasized Moscow's unchanged support for Tehran in this area.
President Putin also opposes the dissemination of nuclear weapons in the world, but noted that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had confirmed that there was no evidence of Iran's efforts to possess nuclear weapons.
The Russian leader's statement comes amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran since June 13.
Israel has launched a series of attacks against Iran and issued serious warnings regarding Tehran's nuclear program.
Tel Aviv believes Tehran is rapidly approaching a deadline for pursuing nuclear weapons, stressing that attacks are necessary to prevent this.
For its part, Iran has always maintained that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only. Iran has also responded to Israel with missile strikes and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
President Putin called on both sides to resolve the conflict through negotiations, revealing that Moscow has repeatedly notified Tel Aviv of a lack of evidence related to Tehran's intention to manufacture nuclear weapons.
The IAEA's earlier report affirmed: "Iran is the world's only nuclear-free country that produces and accumulates uranium for up to 60% enrichment."
According to the Kremlin, Mr. Putin has a "comprehensive view" of the situation, as one of the few leaders who directly spoke to the heads of Israel, Iran and the US.
