Weak language on Iran missiles gives Russia excuse

(CNSNews.com) – The Obama administration on Monday accused Russia of "quibbling" by saying Iran's repeated ballistic missile launches are not a violation of a U.N. Security Council resolution adopted eight months ago – but the administration itself allowed that same measure to pass with watered-down language. Speaking days after Iran carried out ballistic missile tests – for at least the third time since last fall – Russian ambassador to the U.N. Vitaly Churkin said Monday his government does n

(CNSNews.com) – The Obama administration on Monday accused Russia of "quibbling" by saying Iran's repeated ballistic missile launches are not a violation of a U.N. Security Council resolution adopted eight months ago – but the administration itself allowed that same measure to pass with watered-down language. Speaking days after Iran carried out ballistic missile tests – for at least the third time since last fall – Russian ambassador to the U.N. Vitaly Churkin said Monday his government does n…