Russia slams US demands for Iran; Germany seeks more detail

MOSCOW – Russia spoke out strongly Monday against the US push for modifying a nuclear agreement with Iran, while Germany said it would seek more detail on what the US wants and analyze the situation with its European partners.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned that Moscow won't support the US demand for changes in the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers that saw Iran accept curbs on its nuclear program in exchange for lifting international sanctions.

President Donald Trump on Friday kept the accord alive by extending sanctions waivers, but warned that the US would pull out of the deal in a few months unless "terrible flaws" in the deal are fixed.

Lavrov called the new US demands to Iran "deplorable," saying they raise doubts about Washington's ability to observe international agreements.