Russia backs Iran as peace efforts with US remain stalled

• Putin says Moscow will do everything to secure peace deal• Araghchi blames ‘excessive US demands’ for failure of dialogue• White House stays mum as Trump meets security aides to discuss Tehran’s proposal• Rubio says Iran ‘serious’ about deal, cites bleak economic outlook• Iran, US clash at NPT summit; Tehran slams EU for not lifting sanctions ST PETERSBURG / WASHINGTON: As the peace talks between the US and Iran hit a roadblock over the nuclear deal and the Strait of Hormuz closure, Russia’s P...