US keeps a close watch on India-Iran ties; Rubio makes significant statement on trade deal

US keeps a close watch on India-Iran ties; Rubio makes significant statement on trade deal

A statement from the US has emerged following the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that he does not believe any new trade deal has been concluded between India and Iran. He also warned that any country assisting Iran in circumventing US sanctions could itself face sanctions. Discussions during the Modi-Pezeshkian meeting covered India-Iran relations, trade, and the situation in West Asia. India has expressed its commitment to strengthening long-standing ties with Iran and continuing cooperation on platforms such as BRICS and the SCO.