Despite continuous geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding the project, Iran has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the Chabahar Port project and its cooperation with India. The promise has been reaffirmed at a time when external sanctions and changing foreign policy agendas have cast doubt on the port's future.
Chabahar Port, which is strategically significant to both Tehran and New Delhi, is situated on the southeast coast of Iran. Bypassing Pakistan and providing an alternate economic route that improves connectivity throughout the area, it gives India a crucial marine access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.
India's participation has been complicated by recent geopolitical events, especially the reiteration of US sanctions against Iran. A significant U.S. sanctions waiver that had permitted India to build and run a portion of the port was removed in 2025, raising questions about future involvement and resulting in the project's unexpected lack of funding in India's 2026–2027 Union Budget.
Iran's government has stressed that Chabahar is still a top goal for regional trade and cooperation in spite of these obstacles. Through programs like the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC), Iranian officials, including their ambassador to India, have emphasised Tehran's willingness to expand cooperation with New Delhi, reaffirming the port's position as a long-term asset for bilateral economic ties and multilateral connectivity.
Iran's government has stressed that Chabahar is still a top goal for regional trade and cooperation in spite of these obstacles. Through programs like the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC), Iranian officials, including their ambassador to India, have emphasised Tehran's willingness to expand cooperation with New Delhi, reaffirming the port's position as a long-term asset for bilateral economic ties and multilateral connectivity.
The Indian government has emphasised that it has met its financial obligations, including sending the entire USD 120 million for the Shahid Beheshti Terminal's development. New Delhi continues to use diplomatic channels to protect its interests and sustain strategic participation at Chabahar, even though direct operational involvement has changed as a result of external pressures.
In conclusion, Iran and India have expressed a sustained belief in the significance of the Chabahar Port project — not only as a symbol of bilateral cooperation but also as a vital infrastructure link in South and Central Asian trade networks — despite external sanctions, budgetary realignments, and regional uncertainties.
In conclusion, Iran and India have expressed a sustained belief in the significance of the Chabahar Port project — not only as a symbol of bilateral cooperation but also as a vital infrastructure link in South and Central Asian trade networks — despite external sanctions, budgetary realignments, and regional uncertainties.
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