MOSCOW: Russia and its partners will take steps to counter new sanctions that Washington has said it will impose on Iran, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov was quoted as saying by Russian news agencies on Monday.
In the comments reported by TASS and RIA, Ryabkov did not specify what those steps would be.
He said the imposition of US sanctions would aggravate tensions, and Washington should instead be seeking dialogue with Tehran, the agencies quoted him as saying.
Russia to counter new US sanctions on Iran: reports
Updated 24 June 2019
Russia to counter new US sanctions on Iran: reports
- Russia did not elaborate on what actions they would take
- The deputy foreign minister said US should be seeking dialogue with Iran
