In Iran, Putin says dismantling nuclear deal not acceptable

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in Iran on Wednesday (November 1) for trilateral talks with Tehran and Azerbaijan, offered his support to the Islamic Republic’s nuclear deal under threat by President Donald Trump’s refusal to re-certify the accord.

“The lack of acceptance of international commitments by some countries is not acceptable,” Putin said, according to Iran’s presidency, in a reference to Trump’s move.

“Unilateral dismantling of the nuclear deal under any excuse is not acceptable".

For his part, Rouhani hailed cooperation between the two countries supporting Assad regime (in killing Syrians).

“Iranian and Russian cooperation has had a great impact in fighting terrorism in the region,” Rouhani said. “The joint cooperation and consultations are very important in the final stages too.”

Prior to Putin’s arrival, Russia’s armed forces chief, Gen. Valery Gerasimov, met with his Iranian counterpart, Gen. Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, and discussed defense and security issues, Iranian state television reported on Wednesday, without elaborating.