After years of curtailed trade, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri discusses “opportunities to cooperate” with Iranian counterpart

India, which halted Iranian crude purchases in 2019 due to U.S. sanctions, is now exploring renewed cooperation following a waiver during the West Asia conflict. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri recently held talks with his Iranian counterpart, focusing on potential collaboration in the energy sector. This move signals a strategic shift as India seeks to diversify its energy sources and reduce reliance on Middle Eastern oil amid geopolitical tensions. The discussions could have significant implications for India’s energy security and its relationship with Iran.