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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Pakistan Refuses Compliance with US Sanctions on Iran

Aug 27, 2026 07:38 AM CT Islamabad, Pakistan sanctions,diplomacy,pakistan,iran,us

Summary

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry has formally rejected US sanctions against Iran, citing a lack of basis in international law and advocating for dialogue. This diplomatic stance challenges US economic pressure tactics on Tehran and signals potential regional resistance to unilateral sanctions regimes.

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Pakistan rejects US sanctions on Iran Pakistan says it will not comply with Washington’s sanctions against Iran, arguing that the unilateral measures have no basis in international law. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Taher Andarab told reporters in Islamabad on Thursday that dialogue should resolv...

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Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of US sanctions rejected by Pakistan.

United States NEUTRAL

Imposed sanctions on Iran that Pakistan refuses to comply with.

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