Russian Deputy FM Sees Little Opportunity in Bringing Back 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov believed that there was little chance of reviving a 2015 deal at the moment to limit Iran’s nuclear program, according to Reuters.
“I do not see at the moment, conditions for restoring the (Iran deal),” Ryabkov told Izvestia, referring to the 2015 accord, known as the JCPOA.
Ryabkov’s remarks came during an interview held before the US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an agreement for a ceasefire between both Israel and Iran.
“Now is the time to redouble our efforts to achieve to come to some decisions that would help stabilize the situation,” he added.
Russia has deeply condemned and regretted US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that U.S. actions had increased the number of participants in the conflict and further fueled the tensions.
Peskov also stated that it was not yet clear to which extent the nuclear facilities have been damaged and whether there was a radiation hazard.
In January, Russia signed a strategic partnership treaty with Iran. However, the deal did not include a mutual defense clause.
Moscow had previously warned that any military intervention by the US could destabilize the entire region and plunge it into the “abyss”.
Kremlin also revealed that US President Donald Trump had not informed Russian President Vladimir Putin in detail about his planned strikes on Iran in advanced. However, they had discussed the possibility of US military intervention in general.
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