Iran oil: India says engaged with all stakeholders

Asked about reports that the US was going to grant India waiver from the Iran sanctions, Ministry of External Affairs’ official spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the government has not heard anything from Washington.

US President Donald Trump. (File)

INDIA ON Thursday said it was engaged with the US, Iran and other stakeholders on the issue of American sanctions on import of Iranian oil, amid indications that the Trump administration may grant New Delhi waiver from punitive measures.

Asked about reports that the US was going to grant India waiver from the Iran sanctions, Ministry of External Affairs’ official spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the government has not heard anything from Washington.

The US has told India and other countries to cut oil imports from the Gulf nation to “zero” by November 4 or face sanctions. India has held several rounds of conversations with the US, Iran and and other stakeholders on the issue.

“As far as US is concerned, they are well aware about our expectations of the requirement of oil which is very critical for sustaining our domestic growth. We continue to engage with the US and other stakeholders to ensure that our energy security is not compromised,” Kumar said during a media briefing.

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