As PM Modi pushes India-Iran trade at SCO, Rubio warns of sanctions for helping Tehran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied trade deal talks between India and Iran. He warned countries aiding Tehran to evade sanctions could face penalties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss bilateral ties. They reiterated commitment to strengthening friendship and expanding trade relations. Both leaders also discussed regional peace and stability efforts.