Iran Urges India to Continue Investing in Chabahar Port Amid US Sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged India to continue investing in the Chabahar project and play an active role in promoting peace in the Middle East. After the meeting of the BRICS foreign ministers, he praised India's diplomatic image, saying that India is a friend of all the countries of the Persian Gulf and its role is very important. Despite the economic sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran, India granted a special "waiver" for the port of Chabahar. However, the moratorium has since expired on April 26, 2026. India has been cautious about proceeding with the project. This is why the Modi government has not made any direct allocation for Chabahar in this year's budget. Chabahar port is a "golden gateway" for India to reach Central Asia and Europe. India can bypass Pakistan through this route and connect directly with Afghanistan and the Caucasus region. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, India is working on a "Chabahar-Birani" project, in which, according to the Ministry of External Affairs, the Iranian side can operate on a transnational basis.