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Topic: Iran

India, Korea said to agree outline of Iran oil waiver with US

The waivers would ensure at least some Iranian oil continues to flow to the global market.

The Donald Trump administration can’t challenge Iran without its allies

Meddling with Swift messaging network would widen the rift between the US and the European Union and muddle the broader goal of changing Iran’s behaviour.

India may seek extension of 4 November deadline for oil import from Iran

India is hoping to get a waiver from US sanctions as it cut down oil import from Iran in the last few months.

How Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Russia can make up for a global oil shortfall

While Saudi Arabia and Russia seek to boost output, Iraq has already produced a record 4.66 million barrels by September this year

India can’t get around sanctions on Iran like the EU, China or Russia

India has a big trade surplus with Iran and just can’t switch to a new currency to continue buying oil after US sanctions kick in.

Iran’s export pain could mean a hot winter for oil

Oil exports are down by almost a third since U.S. said it would withdraw from the nations’ nuclear deal and reimpose sanctions.

US determined for fresh sanctions on Iran with an eye on India for Chabahar development

The Trump administration is currently reviewing India's development of the strategically important Chabahar port in Iran.

US, India unlikely to finalise deal on Iranian oil imports

The US government has already given India a deadline for ending oil imports from Iran before November. 

US hopes to seal new defence pact with India despite threat of sanctions

To avoid sanctions, India will have to reduce oil imports from Iran & cancel a planned $6 billion purchase of S-400 anti-aircraft missiles from Russia.

India, China & Turkey may continue to buy Iranian oil even after US sanctions

With sanctions to resume in November, Iran may resort to bartering and smuggling to keep its oil exports to almost 800,000 barrels a day. 

On Camera

Resetting Afghanistan ties is geopolitical need. Gandhis are showing their diplomatic ignorance

With two hostile neighbours in the immediate vicinity and one in the greater region, it is imperative that New Delhi forge alliances that can offer some stability.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.