Date:27/10/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/10/27/stories/2007102761451600.htm

National

Protest sanctions on Iran: CPI(M)

Special Correspondent

NEW DELHI: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has opposed the fresh sanctions imposed by the U.S. on Iran. The party said the unilateral sanctions, aimed at hitting at Iran’s financial system and economy, came in the wake of the continuing threats of military action against it.

“These unilateral sanctions should not find acceptance in the international community. The UPA government must break its silence and speak out against the U.S. stance towards Iran. The Government of India should clearly state that such sanctions will not be applied by India. This is necessary as in the recent period the U.S. has sought to get Indian companies to fall in line to comply with its sanctions and prohibition of trade and economic ties with Iran,” the Polit Bureau said in a statement here on Friday.