NEW DELHI: BJP on Friday raised the “significant reduction” in India’s crude oil import from Iran during the UPA government’s tenure that prompted the US administration to grant the country an “exception” from its sanctions, as it hit back at Congress for criticising govt for its alleged servility to the US in terms of its oil purchase from Russia.Asking whether Congress had “any shame”, BJP shared a communication from US secretary of state John Kerry dated June 5, 2013. “China, India, Malaysia, Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and Taiwan have again qualified for an exception to sanctions outlined in section 1245 of the National Defense Authorisation Act for FY 2012, based on additional significant reductions in the volume of their crude oil purchases from Iran or for reducing those purchases to zero and remaining there,” he had said.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: ‘Indian navy’s guest struck without warning’: Iran slams US after torpedo sinks warship IRIS Dena50 Israeli jets strike, destroy Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s underground military bunker; IDF shares videoRussia helping Iran? Moscow providing real time intelligence to Tehran on American military assetsAn earlier statement from Hillary Clinton, his predecessor, had offered a similar reprieve on June 11, 2012.”Congress-led UPA was in power then. So, sit down,” BJP’s Amit Malviya said. He posted Clinton’s statement on X that read, “Today I made the determination that seven economies – India, Malaysia, Korea, S Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey and Taiwan – have all reduced their volume of crude oil purchases from Iran. As a result, I will report to the Congress that sanctions… will not apply to their financial institutions for a potentially renewable period of 180 days.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRow Over Electoral Roll Revision: Protest Held at Dharmatala in Kolkata’Real Players Are US, Russia, China’: Rahul Gandhi On Iran-Israel War, Warns Of India ImpactNitish Kumar’s Son Nishant To Enter Politics, Will Join JD(U) Soon In Signal Of Big Power ShiftNepal Poll Results: India Watches Closely As Border Dispute And ‘Big Brother’ Charge Loom’Jaishankar Should Respond’: Opposition Leaders Slam Modi Govt Over US Waiver On Russian OilWhy Is Congress Betting on Gaurav Gogoi While BJP Hits Pakistan Links?Health or politics? The real reason BJP changed West Bengal governorIAF Pilot Purvesh Duragkar Killed In Su-30MKI Crash Took Part In Op Sindoor, Met Family 10 Days AgoBengal SIR Row Decoded: Why Mamata Banerjee Is Launching Dharna Against EC Ahead Of PollsUS Waiver ON Russian Oil Sparks Row, Rahul Gandhi Blasts Modi Govt, Questions India’s Sovereignty123PhotostoriesLaughter Chefs: From Bharti Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Elvish Yadav to Tejasswi Prakash here’s how much these stars charge per episode10 regional summer drinks that will make you forget matcha and latteA look at Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s $4 billion car collection: from rare Rolls-Royces to iconic supercars and one-of-a-kind F1 machinesMarch-perfect destinations to visit in India under ₹10,000; check itineraryWhy your legs feel heavy or swollen by evening: Doctors reveal 5 circulation problems to watch for8 national parks that are home to the most iconic natural landmarksHow to make classic South Indian Onion Masala Dosa for dinnerInside Hardik Pandya’s luxurious car collection: 5 cars that define his style5 surprising facts about Mount Everest most climbers won’t tell you7 common family patterns that affect adult relationships123Hot PicksChina Military BudgetIran Mobile Missile LauncersMiddle East CrisisNitish KumarIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingAP SSC Hall TicketsBreanna StewartJai OpetaiaDak Prescotts ContractBengaluru Flight CancellationsNepal ElectionsMiddle East CrisisKarnataka BudgetNitish KumarRussia India Oil Deal
NEW DELHI: BJP on Friday raised the “significant reduction” in India’s crude oil import from Iran during the UPA government’s tenure that prompted the US administration to grant the country an “exception” from its sanctions, as it hit back at Congress for criticising govt for its alleged servility to the US in terms of its oil purchase from Russia.Asking whether Congress had “any shame”, BJP shared a communication from US secretary of state John Kerry dated June 5, 2013. “China, India, Malaysia, Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and Taiwan have again qualified for an exception to sanctions outlined in section 1245 of the National Defense Authorisation Act for FY 2012, based on additional significant reductions in the volume of their crude oil purchases from Iran or for reducing those purchases to zero and remaining there,” he had said.An earlier statement from Hillary Clinton, his predecessor, had offered a similar reprieve on June 11, 2012.“Congress-led UPA was in power then. So, sit down,” BJP’s Amit Malviya said. He posted Clinton’s statement on X that read, “Today I made the determination that seven economies – India, Malaysia, Korea, S Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey and Taiwan – have all reduced their volume of crude oil purchases from Iran. As a result, I will report to the Congress that sanctions… will not apply to their financial institutions for a potentially renewable period of 180 days.“
