Putin, in Iran for talks, offers support for nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Iran – Russian President Vladimir Putin, in Iran on Wednesday for trilateral talks with Tehran and Azerbaijan, offered his support to the Islamic Republic's nuclear deal under threat by President Donald Trump's refusal to re-certify the accord.

The talks in Tehran are to focus on regional matters, as well as terrorism and security issues. The three countries all share the Caspian Sea and railway and road projects are expected to be discussed at their meeting as well.

However, the nuclear deal came up during Putin's meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

"The lack of acceptance of international commitments by some countries is not acceptable," Putin said, according to Iran's presidency, in a reference to Trump's move.