India's Rice Exports to Iran Likely to Continue Despite US Sanctions Pressure

India's rice exports to Iran are expected to remain largely unaffected despite the threat of tightened US sanctions. Iran continues to show strong demand for Indian rice, driven primarily by food security needs. Indian exporters have adapted by routing payments through third-party countries such as Turkey and the UAE. Essential commodities like rice and pharmaceuticals are generally less vulnerable to trade disruptions under such sanctions. However, overall bilateral trade between India and Iran has already fallen considerably from its historical peak.