India, May 2 -- Iran on Friday criticised the continued US sanctions on its trade partners, saying that it will not alter its policy and stated that it created "deep suspicion' about America.

Tehran's remarks come after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose penalties on countries or individuals dealing in Iranian oil.

"The continuation of these illegal behaviours will not change Iran's logical, legitimate and international law-based positions," a statement from the Iranian foreign ministry said, AFP reported.

The statement also condemned what it called "pressure on Iran's trade and economic partners".

It added that such sanctions have created "deep suspicion and mistrust about the seriousness of America on the path of diploma...