, June 21 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated that Moscow has seen no evidence suggesting Iran is seeking to develop nuclear weapons, according to remarks published by Sky News Arabia on Saturday.

In an interview cited by the outlet, Putin said that both Russia and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have never had any proof that Iran is preparing to obtain nuclear arms.

"Russia, as well as the IAEA, has never had any evidence that Iran is preparing to obtain nuclear weapons, as we have repeatedly put the Israeli leadership on notice," Sky News Arabia quoted Putin as saying.

The Russian president went on to state that Moscow is ready to support Tehran in pursuing a peaceful nuclear programme, asserting Iran's r...