Trump’s logic: Chileani flap us over oil sanctions, says Russia is not under Iran for Iran’s style

Brahham Chileani, a strategic affairs expert, criticized what he calls “dirty ignorance or deliberate rotation” by American policymakers and commentators on distinguishing between sanctions on Iranian and Russian oil.

In a strong publication on X (Twitter previously), Chellaney highlighted what he sees in contradictions in Washington’s approach to the sanctions related to oil and geopolitical pressure it places in India.

“The United States has sanctions on Iranian oil exports, which China has long erupted with impunity.” “In contrast to Russian oil, in contrast, there is the maximum G7 price, a ban on American imports, and now Trump’s threat to” secondary tariff “-but there is no direct ban on Iranian style export.”

Chilani referred to the recent statements by American Senator Marco Rubio and former hedge fund manager Scott Besin, who referred to Russian oil as “punishable.” He rejected their allegations either “dirty ignorance” or a deliberate attempt to put the differences between the two systems.

“The main distinction is Stark: Iran’s sanctions in America are designed to stop all oil exports, while the G7 scale only seeks to reduce the price of Russian exports and reduce Moscow’s revenues,” he said. “Protecting otherwise … it is to justify the weapon of definitions.”

By moving to the role of India in the energy trade, Cellani accused US President Donald Trump of hypocrisy. “Trump raises the heat on India to abandon Russian oil in favor of American crude,” he said. “However, in the development of Trumpian logic, its 25 % definition on Indian goods is conveniently releases Indian exports of refined fuel such as diesel and jet fuel for the United States – although these particular fuels are increasingly made of Russian crude.”

“It seems, Russian oil Sam – unless it is operated through an Indian refinery pumped into American aircraft,” said Chileani.

These notes come amid intense controversy in Washington on how to respond to the ongoing global purchases of Russian oil, and to renew calls by some American politicians to apply tougher measures – which may affect the main commercial partners such as India.