Iran’s president urges end to US unilateralism in talks with Russian counterpart

Iran’s president says measures must be taken to oppose US unilateralism, while emphasizing the necessity for preserving the landmark nuclear deal clinched by the Islamic Republic and world powers in 2015. Hassan Rouhani made the remarks in a phone call to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Thursday, during which the two sides discussed international developments as well as issues of mutual interest. Stressing the need to maintain Iran’s nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and ensure its full implementation as an international commitment by all signatories, Rouhani highlighted the urgency of countering US unilateralism in...