U.S. Official Warns Pakistan on Potential Sanctions Over Iran Trade

A senior U.S. State Department official, speaking on background, warned that Washington is closely monitoring trade between Pakistan and Iran. The official stated that any transactions involving sanctioned Iranian entities, particularly in the energy sector, could expose Pakistani companies and banks to secondary sanctions. The warning comes as Pakistan faces a severe energy crisis and looks for affordable imports. The comment underscores the persistent pressure the U.S. uses to enforce its sanctions regime and isolate Iran economically.