Russian foreign ministry in a statement said that Moscow "underlines once again
that it is unacceptable to use aggressive and threatening rhetoric” and that
"using such methods to solve problems that touch fundamental security interests
of other countries is bound to fail.”
It said Russia reacts "with sadness” to Trump’s decision to withdraw his support
for the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, but said it expected the accord to be honored
nonetheless.
"We view (the decision) as an element of a domestic debate in the framework of
US national legislation,” it said. "We expect that this step would not have a
direct impact on the implementation of the deal.”
Trump launched his tougher strategy earlier Friday on Iran, but stopped short of
withdrawing from the landmark nuclear deal, leaving the decision in the hands of
the US Congress.
The Russian statement insisted that the nuclear deal "has already contributed to
strengthening international peace and security”.
"Iran is strictly adhering to its responsibilities,” the foreign ministry added.
"Russia remains committed to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, is
interested in keeping it and will continue to carry out its obligations. We call
on the other parties to do the same.”
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov further told Interfax news agency that
"Russia remains committed to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Moscow is
interested in keeping it and will continue to carry out its obligations. We call
on the other parties to do the same.”
The attitude of US lawmakers is "rather worrying, I would even say bleak,” he
added.
Source: AFP