Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Jaishankar Raises India’s Concerns Over Russia-Iran Sanctions Act
India’s foreign minister, S. Jaishankar, met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York.
They talked about a new U.S. law involving Russia and Iran.
The law could allow the United States to punish countries that do business with Russia or Iran.
It could also allow tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries buying Russian oil and gas.
India is concerned because it is mentioned as a possible target of these measures.
Jaishankar explained India’s interests and concerns to Rubio.
They also discussed the Gulf region and the war in Ukraine.
The United States said it could help regional partners with energy security.
India said it would continue using different sources of energy to protect its people and economy.
S. Jaishankar and Marco Rubio discussed sanctions targeting countries that engage economically with Russia and Iran.
Jaishankar reiterated India’s interests and concerns about the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.
The ministers discussed developments in the Gulf and Ukraine during their New York meeting.
The law authorizes expanded sanctions and tariffs, including tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.
India said it would protect its economic interests and energy security through diversified energy sourcing.
- Who
- India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- What
- They discussed the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, bilateral relations, regional developments, and energy security.
- When
- Wednesday, during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly; the articles identify the date as September 24.
- Where
- New York City, on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly session.
- Why
- India wanted to convey its economic and energy-security concerns, while both countries coordinated on regional and multilateral priorities.
India’s Concerns
U.S. Sanctions Position
Economic and energy impact
India’s Concerns
India is concerned that sanctions or tariffs could affect its economic interests and energy security, and says it will use diversified energy sources.
U.S. Sanctions Position
The United States has expanded its authority to impose sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions on countries economically engaging with Russia and Iran.
Regional cooperation
India’s Concerns
India raised concerns about the sanctions act while discussing the Gulf and Ukraine with Washington.
U.S. Sanctions Position
The United States said it remains positioned to help regional partners address energy-security challenges and emphasized continued strategic cooperation with India.
- Meeting
- S. Jaishankar met Marco Rubio in New York.
- Main issue
- India’s interests and concerns regarding the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.
- Law
- The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 expands sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions involving Russia and Iran.
- Possible tariffs
- The law authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas, including India and China.
- Other discussions
- The ministers discussed the Gulf, Ukraine, bilateral relations, and upcoming multilateral efforts.
- India’s position
- India said it would protect its economic interests and ensure energy security through diversified sourcing.
- Earlier meeting
- Rubio and Jaishankar met in Manila in July to discuss trade, tariffs, energy, defence, critical minerals, and artificial intelligence.
