The United States has sanctioned four Indian companies and three individuals for facilitating Iran trade. These actions place Indian businesses dealing with Tehran under increased scrutiny. Washington aims to sever economic lifelines sustaining the Iranian regime through "Operation Economic Outcast". India maintains limited but strategically important economic ties with Iran, including Chabahar port access.

New U.S. sanctions and UAE trade suspension may disrupt Indian exports to Iran. Rice, tea, and pharmaceutical shipments routed through Dubai face potential severe disruptions. …

India has been among Iran's five largest trading partners, though bilateral trade has fallen by more than 90% from its 2018/19 highs of $17 billion, with exports now limited.