India resumes crude oil imports from Iran after seven years
印度在時隔七年後恢復從伊朗進口原油
In a significant geopolitical shift, India has resumed importing crude oil from Iran after a seven-year hiatus.
在一項重大的地緣政治轉變中，印度在時隔七年後恢復從伊朗進口原油。
The Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas confirmed that Indian refiners began sourcing oil from Tehran in early April 2026, marking the first such trade since 2019.
印度石油與天然氣部證實，印度煉油商於2026年4月初開始從德黑蘭採購石油，這是自2019年以來的首次此類貿易。
This strategic move is primarily driven by energy security concerns amid rising tensions in the Middle East, which have disrupted vital shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz.
此項戰略舉措主要是由於中東緊張局勢加劇，導致荷姆茲海峽等重要航運通道受阻，進而引發能源安全擔憂。
To facilitate this, the United States issued a temporary 30-day sanctions waiver in March 2026, aimed at stabilizing volatile global markets.
為促進此舉，美國於2026年3月發布了一項為期30天的臨時制裁豁免，旨在穩定動盪的全球市場。
Before 2019, Iran was a top supplier to India, valued for its logistical proximity and favorable credit terms.
在2019年之前，伊朗是印度的主要供應國，因其物流接近性和優惠的信貸條件而備受重視。
With the U.S. waiver set to expire on April 19, 2026, the move highlights the delicate balance India must strike between its urgent energy requirements and its complex international diplomatic relationships.
隨著美國豁免預計於2026年4月19日到期，此舉凸顯了印度必須在其迫切的能源需求與複雜的國際外交關係之間取得微妙的平衡。
As global supply chains remain under pressure, India's return to Iranian oil serves as a clear illustration of how national interest often drives foreign policy in uncertain times.
由於全球供應鏈持續承壓，印度重啟伊朗石油進口清楚地說明了在不確定的時代，國家利益如何推動外交政策。
