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Kremlin denounces ‘unreasonable pressure’ on Iran
MOSCOW, May 8, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Russia on Wednesday said it stood by the
Iran nuclear deal and denounced US pressure that led to Tehran to suspend
some of its commitments under the agreement.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said President Vladimir Putin remained
committed to the agreement and that there were no alternatives “at the
moment” to the deal.
“Putin has repeatedly spoken about the consequences of ill-considered
steps towards Iran, meaning the decision taken by Washington” to reimpose
sanctions, Peskov said.
He said Russia would work with European countries to maintain the
“continued viability” of the nuclear deal and that it was too early to
discuss the possibility of Russia joining sanctions against Tehran.
“Putin has said that it is ill-conceived and arbitrary decisions that put
unreasonable pressure on Iran and cause the adverse steps that we are
facing.”
BSS/AFP/FI/ 1625 hrs