Iran nuclear deal: India only recognises UN sanctions – FM

India only abides by sanctions imposed by the UN and not those imposed by any other country, such as ones announced by the U. S. against Iran, India’s foreign minister said on Monday.

U.S. President Donald Trump this month withdrew the U. S. from the Iran nuclear deal and ordered the reimposition of U.S. sanctions against Iran that were suspended under the 2015 accord.

But Indian foreign minister Sushma Swaraj said New Delhi’s position was independent of any other country.

“India follows only UN sanctions, and not unilateral sanctions by any country,” she said at a news conference in response at a question on India’s response to the U.S. decision.

India and Iran have long-standing political and economic ties, with Iran one of India’s top oil suppliers.

Later on Monday, Swaraj will meet Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif who arrived in New Delhi to build support against the U.S. rejection of the nuclear accord.