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Key Points

Iran has accused the US of using sanctions as economic weapons against independent nations like India and Iran. Tehran condemned the new US tariffs on India as coercive and discriminatory. The Iranian Foreign Ministry labeled the sanctions a "crime against humanity" and a violation of international law. Iran called for stronger resistance from the Global South against Western-led economic pressure.

Key Points: Iran Slams US Sanctions on India and Tehran as Economic Imperialism

  • Iran condemns US sanctions as economic imperialism
  • US tariffs target India for Russian oil purchases
  • Tehran calls sanctions a crime against humanity
  • Iran urges Global South to resist Western coercion
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'US using sanctions as tools to dictate its will on countries like Iran and India'

Iran accuses the US of weaponizing sanctions against India and Iran, calling it economic imperialism and a threat to global sovereignty.

"Resisting such policies is a stand for a more powerful emerging non-Western-led multilateral world order – Embassy of Iran in India"

Tehran, July 31

Iran on Thursday accused the United States of weaponizing the economy and using sanctions as tools to "dictate its will on independent nations" such as Iran and India and impede their growth and development.

"The United States continues to weaponize the economy and use sanctions as tools to dictate its will on independent nations such as Iran and India and impede their growth and development. These coercive discriminatory actions violate the principles of international law and national sovereignty, representing a modern form of economic imperialism," the Embassy of Iran in India posted on X.

"Resisting such policies is a stand for a more powerful emerging non Western-led multilateral world order and a stronger Global South," it added.

The reaction came less than 24 hours after US President Donald Trump announced that he will levy a 25 per cent tariff on India and a penalty for buying Russian oil, starting August 1.

Meanwhile, the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday described the new US sanctions against Iran's oil trade as a "malicious act" aimed at damaging the country's economic development and the well-being of its people.

Strongly condemning the imposition of new sanctions by the US against a group of Iranian individuals, entities, and vessels related to Iran's oil and energy sector, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei described the "oppressive sanctions" as clear evidence of the hostility of US decision-makers toward the Iranian people.

"The Foreign Ministry spokesperson further stressed that Washington's addiction to unilateralist behavior and its reliance on illegal and coercive tools to pursue illegitimate objectives at the international level, as well as its flagrant disregard for the rule of law and human rights, has made a mockery of the fundamental principles of international law, including respect for state sovereignty and the freedom of interstate trade, putting the world at unprecedented risk," read a statement issued by the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

Addressing the media in Tehran, Baqaei said that these unilateral and illegal sanctions are criminal in nature, violate the fundamental principles and norms of international law and human rights, and constitute a crime against humanity.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I agree US sanctions are problematic, we must also acknowledge Iran's own human rights issues. India should pursue independent foreign policy without aligning too closely with any controversial regimes.
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Aditya G
This is exactly why BRICS and local currency trade agreements are so important! The West can't keep controlling global trade through SWIFT and sanctions. Jai Hind! ✊
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Sarah B
As an NRI, I'm conflicted. US sanctions do seem heavy-handed, but Iran isn't exactly a model global citizen either. Maybe India can mediate between both sides?
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Karthik V
First Russia sanctions, now this? When will America understand that India's foreign policy decisions are made in New Delhi, not Washington! We buy oil from whoever gives us best deal 💯
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Nisha Z
The hypocrisy is astounding! America lectures about free markets while punishing countries for making independent trade decisions. Time for Global South to unite and create alternative systems.

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