US Sanctions on India's Chabahar Port: Strategic Implications for Regional Connectivity and Indo-Iranian Relations

Sep 30, 2025 12:03 pm CST

The reimposition of US sanctions on India's Chabahar port project in Iran marks a significant shift in US-India relations. As part of President Trump's "maximum pressure" policy against Iran, these sanctions pose challenges for India's regional connectivity ambitions and $370 million investment through India Ports Global Limited. The port's strategic value as an alternative gateway bypassing Pakistan now faces uncertainty, potentially influencing India's diplomatic positioning among global powers as it evaluates its response to this geopolitical development.