Pakistan says it’s not bound by US sanctions on Tehran
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- Pakistan says it does not consider itself bound by unilateral US sanctions imposed on Iran.
- Islamabad says disputes over sanctions should be addressed through dialogue and in line with international law.
Pakistan said Thursday that it does not consider itself bound by unilateral US sanctions against Iran, challenging Washington’s efforts to increase economic pressure on Tehran.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Taher Andarab told reporters in Islamabad that Pakistan does not believe the US sanctions comply with international law.
He said issues between countries should instead be resolved through dialogue.
The statement comes days after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new package of sanctions targeting Iran as the Trump administration seeks to intensify economic pressure on Tehran and push it toward concessions.
Iran has condemned the expanded sanctions as unlawful and accused Washington of attempting to impose its authority beyond US jurisdiction.
Pakistan has increasingly positioned itself as a diplomatic intermediary between Washington and Tehran. Pakistani officials recently held talks in Tehran aimed at reducing tensions and finding a negotiated settlement to the war.
Islamabad’s latest position could put it at odds with Washington as the US seeks to pressure countries and companies maintaining economic ties with Iran.
