Clinton warns India over Iranian oil

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Source: Financial Times

Hillary Clinton, US secretary of state, urged India to do more to reduce its oil imports from Iran, as part of Washington’s continuing efforts to curb Tehran’s nuclear programme by cutting off an important source of revenue.

Speaking in Calcutta, eastern India, on Monday, Mrs Clinton said that India’s efforts to reduce its purchases of Iranian oil were welcome, but she added that New Delhi should do “even more” to reduce its dependence on Iranian crude.

“If there weren’t an adequate supply (of oil) ... we would understand, but we believe that there is adequate supply,” Mrs Clinton said. “We commend the steps they have taken and we hope they will do even more.”

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[lsewpershad]

1. Why is it

that America feels it should be dictating to other nations re what they should or should not do. Seems the whole world should be acting on what is best for America. Who made America ruler of the world?????

[La Lioness Priyanka]

2. it's not who its what. The what largely has to do with wealthy + military prowess

[NeonDog]

3. Saudi and friends need to increase oil imports.