Top Trump Official Reacts to PM Modi Meeting Pezeshkian: ‘Don’t Think India, Iran Are Making Deal'
Rubio said countries aiding Tehran could face sanctions as he said there are no current India-Iran trade talks, according to ANI.
- On Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that nations assisting Iran in evading sanctions face potential retaliatory measures, emphasizing the United States' vigilance against trade restriction evasion.
- Prime Minister Modi met Pezeshkian on Monday at the SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan, marking their first encounter since the US-Iran war disrupted global supply chains across West Asia.
- Rubio stated, "No country should be out there helping them create mechanisms by which they can generate revenue that they will then use to sponsor terrorism and try to build a nuclear weapon." This justifies the sanctions policy.
- The Ministry of External Affairs said Prime Minister Modi expressed concern regarding regional escalation, reiterating India's consistent position that issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy while safeguarding commercial shipping.
- While acknowledging independent foreign policies, Rubio reiterated that the United States remains clear: no country is permitted to help Iran evade sanctions, establishing a red line for all nations.
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No country should...: US reacts to Modi meeting Iran Prez
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated he does not believe India and Iran are pursuing a trade deal, despite a recent meeting between their leaders. He acknowledged that many countries engage with the Iranian regime but reiterated President Trump's warning against helping Iran evade sanctions, threatening penalties for nations that do so.
‘Don’t Think India, Iran Are Making Deal’: Top Trump Official On PM Modi’s Meeting With Pezeshkian
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said he did not think India and Iran were talking of a trade deal, and many countries around the world talk to the regime in Tehran. Rubio's remarks came during an interview on
"No Nation Should Help Iran": Rubio's 'Sanctions' Warning After PM Modi-Pezeshkian Meet
Rubio, however, reiterated US President Donald Trump's earlier comment and warned that no country should assist Tehran in bypassing sanctions or establishing channels to earn revenue.
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