India snubs US sanctions on Tehran

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India snubs US sanctions on Tehran


NEW DELHI: India on Thursday reiterated that Iran remained its key energy supplier and that any unilateral sanction imposed by the US would not be allowed to impact "legitimate trade interests" between the two nations.

"In a globalized world, sanctions decided unilaterally or regionally can have an impact on the markets. Such measures should not impact on legitimate trade interests," foreign minister S M Krishna said after a meeting with his visiting counterpart Ali Akbar Salehi.

Salehi too said Iran had always been a reliable partner of India and would continue to be reliable in matters related to energy security. He also briefed Krishna on the recent discussions between Iran and the P5+1 in Baghdad on Tehran's nuclear programme. "India has always held that the nuclear issue should be resolved through peaceful diplomacy and the framework of the IAEA provides the best forum to address the technical aspects of the issue," Krishna said.


India snubs US sanctions on Tehran - The Times of India

 

[Speaker]

I am glad we are consistent - we have always said we will abide by UN sanctions, not those imposed unilaterally by the US/EU. They have their sovereignty and are free to do as they please, just as we do. After all, isn't that why the UN is there - to give Iran a chance to defend themselves, and for the UNSC (having pro and anti views) to decide on the sanctions?

 

[rashtriya.rifles]

^ Unilateral sanctions are an example of Neo-fascism...

 

[KRAIT]

Kahan hai woh log jo kehte hain hum US ke Gulaam hain...

 

[Tabriz Azari]

^ Unilateral sanctions are an example of Neo-fascism...

100% agree. I would also add that If the US sanctions Iranians, it indirectly sanctions the nations that do business with Iranians. Accordingly, abiding by such a policy surrenders away some of your sovereignty and economic policy to the U.S. (a really, really, really bad idea).