The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil for 60 days as part of the ongoing US-Iran peace framework negotiated in Switzerland. Iran can now export crude oil, petrochemicals and petroleum products until August 21 under a special US Treasury licence. What does this mean for global oil markets? Could India once again have access to Iranian crude after a seven-year gap? Will this reduce pressure on energy prices and improve India’s energy security? Parmeshwar Bawa reports.