Trump Claims India to Buy Venezuelan Oil Instead of Iranian Crude

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:39am on 01 Feb 2026,Sunday International

U.S. President Donald Trump said India has agreed to buy oil from Venezuela rather than Iran, asserting a shift in New Delhi’s energy sourcing amid strained ties with Tehran. Trump stated that an agreement was already in place and emphasized the strategic move during comments aboard Air Force One. He framed the shift as part of a broader U.S. effort to reshape global oil trade and reduce reliance on Iran and Russia. There has been no official confirmation from the Indian government on a formal deal yet, and India continues to balance its energy needs with geopolitical pressures. 

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