Moscow on Wednesday dismissed as groundless US claims that Russia is violating a major Cold War treaty limiting mid-range nuclear arms, from which Washington is planning to withdraw. “Groundless accusations are again being repeated,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, after US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday declared ...
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the United States has admitted that Resolution 2231 does not prohibit Iran’s deterrent capabilities. In a tweet on Tuesday, Zarif wrote, “Making a mockery of the UNSC won’t obscure failure to fulfill obligations & to hold the US to account over non-compliance.” Then, ...