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The United States has cautioned Pakistan about the possible consequences of pursuing business deals with Iran.
In response to a question about the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said, “We will continue to enforce our sanctions against Iran. As a standard practice, we also advise anyone considering business deals with Iran to be mindful of the potential ramifications.”
Miller added that helping Pakistan address its energy shortage remains a priority for the United States, and ongoing discussions with the Pakistani government focus on energy security.
Meanwhile, Iran has issued a final notice to Pakistan, warning that Tehran may have no choice but to take the matter to the Paris Arbitration Court in September 2024. This is due to Pakistan’s failure to construct the pipeline under the Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas project within the extended 180-day deadline, according to The News.
The Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline is a long-term project between the two countries that has faced delays and funding challenges for over two decades. The pipeline is designed to transport natural gas from Iran to Pakistan.
Signed in 2010, the agreement envisioned the supply of 750 million to one billion cubic feet of natural gas per day from Iran’s South Pars gas field to Pakistan for 25 years. The pipeline was planned to span over 1,900 kilometers (1,180 miles), with 1,150 km within Iran and 781 km within Pakistan.
