Russia's Lavrov Criticizes U.S. Conditions for New Iran Nuclear Deal, Calls Them Disturbing

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that the United States is attempting to tie a new nuclear agreement with Iran to the cessation of Iranian support for regional militant groups. Lavrov characterized this approach as unrealistic, indicating that such political conditions would be unacceptable for Iran. He described the U.S. insistence on a verifiable arrangement to halt Iranian support for these groups as 'disturbing and concerning.' Lavrov's comments highlight ongoing tensions surrounding the negotiations for a new nuclear deal, with the U.S. seeking to broaden the scope of the agreement to include political stipulations.