Iran Slams US 'Hypocrisy' on Russian Oil; Assures India Safe Passage via Hormuz

• Iran accused the US of double standards, stating Washington "bullied" India to stop Russian oil imports, then "begged" countries to buy it after "war with Iran".
• Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi criticized Europe for backing an "illegal war" against Iran, hoping for US support against Russia.
• The Trump administration issued a 30-day waiver for Russian oil purchases, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirming India's prior compliance and subsequent waiver.
• The waiver followed crude prices surging past $100/barrel due to supply disruptions from the war and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
• Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, assured India safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, citing longstanding friendship and shared interests.