Why has India resumed receiving Iranian oil after nearly seven years?

India resumed receiving Iranian oil after a US waiver last month allowed purchases of crude already loaded on tankers, aimed at easing global supply pressures from the Middle East war; India had not imported Iranian oil since 2019 due to US sanctions.

Which two Iranian tankers have anchored off Indian ports, and what is known about their cargo and origin?

The Felicity anchored off Sikka in western India carrying 2 million barrels of Iranian crude lifted from Kharg Island in mid-March; the Jaya signaled it is moored near Paradip on the east coast with 2 million barrels lifted from Kharg Island in late February — both vessels are linked to Iran’s oil exports, with Felicity owned by the National Iranian Tanker Company and Jaya’s owner listed as unknown on Equasis.

Iranian Oil Tankers Anchor Off India as Trump Announces Blockade

Apr 12, 2026

Two sanctioned Iranian supertankers carrying crude have anchored off Indian ports, potentially resuming imports after seven years. This follows US waivers amid escalating geopolitical tensions and threats of a Strait of Hormuz blockade impacting global energy supply.

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