Putin criticizes US withdrawal from Iranian nuclear deal
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QINGDAO - Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the US withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear deal in a speech at a regional summit in China on Sunday.
Speaking during a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Qingdao, Putin emphasized that the bloc members are worried about the US move. The bloc includes China, Russia along with four ex-Soviet Central Asian nations, as well as India and Pakistan.
Putin said Washington's decision to exit the agreement could "destabilize the situation" in the region.
He added Moscow will continue to honor its obligations under the Iranian nuclear deal.
