Russia slams ’deplorable’ US demands for change to Iran nuclear deal

Russia has sharply criticised the US push for modifying the nuclear agreement with Iran, calling Washington’s demands "deplorable".

Russia has sharply criticised the US push for modifying the nuclear agreement with Iran, calling Washington’s demands "deplorable".

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov warned that Moscow will not support the US demand for changes in the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers which saw Iran accept curbs on its nuclear programme in exchange for lifting international sanctions.