Dmitry Medvedev has adopted a tougher line on Iran in recent months

“Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says Iran is “moving closer” to having the potential to create nuclear weapons.

Russia, which has strong economic and military ties with Iran, has traditionally been an ally of Tehran.

“Iran is moving closer to possessing the potential which in principle could be used for the creation of nuclear weapons,” Mr Medvedev told a meeting of ambassadors in Moscow.”

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