Now US has problems with India’s Syria oil deal

Saying Syria was on “the wrong side of history”, the US has cautioned India against going ahead with its decision to buy a Syrian oilfield along with China. But US diplomats insist this is no pressure tactic on New Delhi.

“Our views on Syria are well known. A communication was made from our side to the Indian government in early December conveying our objections to the oil deal,” US embassy spokesman David Kennedy said.