Centre Clears Air on Iran Oil Diversion Row, Calls Claims Misleading

Brief By Hindustan Times / 11:43 AM on 05 Apr 2026

The Centre clarified that an Iran-bound crude shipment rerouted mid-voyage to China was a routine commercial decision, dismissing claims of payment issues or sanctions hurdles as “factually incorrect.” Officials said such changes are common in global oil trade, driven by operational and market factors, and reiterated India’s diversified sourcing strategy for energy security.