
The United States stands for effective and verifiable arms control and does not seek arms race with Russia and China, a scenario that would be detrimental for all, a State Department official stated. “The United States remains committed to effective arms control that advances the US, allied, and partner security; ...

Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said Washington’s bid to extend an arms embargo on Iran jeopardizes the prospect of the JCPOA’s continued preservation. The US push was “not only unjustified but also counterproductive in terms of the prospects of preserving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA),” Russia’s Sputnik news agency ...