MOSCOW - Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday that Iran has tested its “nuclear weapons” in the form of the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the waterway’s potential is “inexhaustible.”
The comments came after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week truce with Tehran, which included an agreement to reopen the strait.
Medvedev, a former Russian president, wrote on the social media platform X that it remains unclear how the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran will develop. But he said one thing is certain: Iran has tested its nuclear weapon, and it is called the Strait of Hormuz.
The strait is a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea. Roughly 20% of the world’s oil and gas supply passes through it, according to Russian state news agency Sputnik.
Trump announced the temporary ceasefire late Tuesday. The agreement followed a proposal from Pakistan’s prime minister, according to Iranian state media. The ceasefire includes an Iranian commitment to fully and safely reopen the strait.
Iran had previously blocked most traffic through the waterway, which drove up global fuel prices. The strait is a key route for oil tankers from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Iran and Kuwait.
Medvedev also called Trump’s willingness to discuss a 10-point Iranian proposal a “success” for Tehran. He wrote on Telegram that the fact that the US president agreed to talk represents a win for Iran.
The 10-point plan presented by Tehran reportedly includes compensation for Iran, continuation of its nuclear program, and Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz. Medvedev questioned whether Washington would accept those terms.
Both sides have claimed victory. Trump said the US has achieved a “total and complete victory.” Iran’s National Security Council said Washington and Tel Aviv suffered an “undeniable, historic and crushing defeat” by agreeing to Tehran’s terms for a ceasefire.
Negotiations between the conflicting parties are scheduled for April 10 in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. The two-week truce is meant to allow time for a final agreement to be reached.
The Strait of Hormuz has long been seen as a strategic chokepoint. Iran has previously threatened to close it in response to pressure from the US and its allies. The waterway is critical for global energy supplies, making it a powerful bargaining tool for Tehran.
Medvedev’s remarks highlight Moscow’s view of the strait as Iran’s most effective deterrent, one that does not require actual nuclear warheads. His use of the term “nuclear weapons” appeared metaphorical, referring to the strait’s strategic value rather than any atomic capability.
The US delegation to the upcoming talks is expected to include Vice President JD Vance, presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, according to CNN.