US pushes for greater energy exports to India after Iran war

Middle East Eye · May 20, 2026 Sanctions

US pushes for greater energy exports to India after Iran war The Trump administration is seeking to expand energy exports to India as Washington looks to boost US energy sales following the US-Israeli war on Iran and the continuing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. US ambassador to India Sergio Gor said India has shown interest in diversifying its energy sources, opening the door to increased American exports. “India has been receptive to diversification, and what that means is buying more American energy,” Gor told Bloomberg News in a phone interview.

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