The United States has warned that it will have a “fundamentally different set of rules” to deal with the countries continuing to have economic activities with Iran after its sanctions against Tehran become fully operational on November 4. “Make no mistake about it, come November 4 (and) there will be a fundamentally different set of rules with respect to anyone who deems it necessary to engage in economic activities with the Islamic Republic of Iran,” said Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday. In the absence of any waiver or concession from the Trump Administration, it could have major implications for India, which is one of the biggest importers of Iranian oil and is currently developing the strategic Chabahar port. Officials of the two countries are having an ongoing discussion on both the issues. This includes a meeting between the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with the National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
