The claim
India had temporarily suspended trade with Afghanistan due to escalating unrest in Iran.
Original review summary
The review says there was no official announcement or credible report supporting a trade suspension, and that the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued no such order. It reports that PIB Fact Check identified the circulating letter as fake and that the viral video was manipulated.[S1]
Additional context
The review says PIB Fact Check debunked the letter on 13 January 2026. It also says an original clip posted by ANI on 12 January showed Piyush Goyal speaking at a regional conference, without mentioning a trade suspension. [S1]
Research date:
Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026