Lawmakers condemn U.S. sanctions on oil minister as violation of international law

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN - Iranian lawmakers condemned U.S
said the sanctions against the oil minister disregard global legal norms, particularly as Paknejad is set to chair OPEC meetings in
sanctions create challenges but also opportunities and suggested Iran use its full potential to counter restrictions
Mostafa Nakhai, an MP from Nehbandan and Sarbisheh, noted that Iran should not rely solely on oil trade, citing the Turkmenistan-to-Turkey
gas swap deal as an example of diversification
Mohammad Tala Mazloumi, an MP from Behbahan, described the sanctions as futile, adding that Iran has historically turned threats into
opportunities.Iranian lawmakers also urged further efforts in energy diplomacy and investment despite restrictions, with Parliament pledging