Could India Be the Next Target of US Terrorism Accusations?

 US Treasury Secretary Bessent has characterized China as a primary sponsor of global terrorism due to its consistent purchase of Iranian oil.

Is there a risk that Washington will eventually apply the same "sponsor of terrorism" label to India, or does India’s strategic importance to the US provide it with a permanent "diplomatic hall pass"?

While the US maintains a hardline stance, India is actively negotiating with Tehran to secure safe passage for tankers currently blocked in the Strait of Hormuz.

With over 1,000 vessels stranded in the Gulf, India is specifically pushing to release 23 tankers, with movements potentially beginning this weekend.

India’s position is bolstered by its status as a major consumer of both Iranian and Russian energy, giving it a unique seat at the table.

There is a growing sense that New Delhi’s back-channel diplomacy may succeed in reopening the strait where Western military posturing has stalled.