US warns Pakistan of ‘possible sanctions’ for doing trade with Iran

On Monday, the United States suggested there could be ‘risks of potential sanctions’ for Pakistan if they engaged in trade with Iran.

The US State Department’s Matthew Miller responded to inquiries about Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit by mentioning that the United States is a major export destination for Pakistan.

He warned those contemplating trade agreements with Iran to be cautious due to the threat of sanctions.

He advised that anyone thinking of doing business with Iran should consider the possible risk of sanctions.

Miller didn’t directly mention Pakistan but did highlight its importance to the US as the largest foreign market and one of the significant investors in Pakistan.

He emphasized that the US has been a key investor in Pakistan for 20 years and that the economic prosperity of Pakistan is beneficial for both nations, expressing eagerness to maintain the partnership.

In light of President Raisi’s three-day trip to Pakistan and the signed bilateral agreements, he implied that US-Pakistan relations could be negatively affected by sanctions over dealings with Iran.

It’s worth noting that last month the US had warned Islamabad about sanctions for importing gas from Iran, stating their opposition to the pipeline project.