US Secretary of State Rubio Warns Iran on Sanctions and Comments on Trade
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denied allegations of a trade agreement between India and Iran, warning countries against violating sanctions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denied claims that a trade agreement was reached between India and Iran following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Rubio emphasized that countries attempting to bypass US sanctions on Iran could face sanctions themselves.
Response to Trade Agreement Claims
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that he does not accept the allegations that a trade agreement was established between India and Iran following talks held during the SCO Summit in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
Independent Foreign Policies and Contacts with Tehran
Rubio acknowledged that countries can pursue independent foreign policies and establish contact with Tehran, stating that the Washington administration also communicates with representatives of the Iranian government.
Warning Against Violating Sanctions and President Trump's Message
Reiterating the stance of President Donald Trump, Rubio said that no country should help Iran generate revenue or evade sanctions, and that nations acting in this direction will also face sanctions.
Nuclear Weapon Goal and Military Pressure
Stating that the Trump administration's primary objective is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, Rubio noted that economic pressure is the main tool, but the right to use military force when necessary is reserved.
Middle East Conflicts and New Strategy
Amid weeks of the most intense conflicts in the Middle East and mutual threats exchanged between the parties, the Tehran administration announced that it has adopted a new strategy in both warfare and diplomacy.