Pakistan, Sept. 3 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned countries against helping Iran avoid American sanctions. He said Washington could impose sanctions on countries that assist Tehran financially. Rubio made the remarks during a recent interview with Fox News. He said countries must not help Iran bypass restrictions or generate additional revenue. The warning reflects Washington's continued economic pressure on Tehran.

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Rubio also addressed Russia's support for Iran during the interview. He acknowledged that Moscow holds a different position from Washington. However, he said foreign support would not stop the United States from taking necessary defen...