India said on Monday it abided by sanctions imposed by the United Nations but not those imposed by any other country, such as those announced by the United States against Iran. US President Donald Trump this month withdrew the United States from the Iran nuclear deal and ordered the reimposition of US sanctions suspended under the 2015 accord. 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. India and Iran have long-standing political and economic ties, with Iran one of India's top oil suppliers.

Source: dna May 28, 2018 17:14 UTC