Chabahar Port Controversy: US Sanctions, India’s Strategic Calculus

Reports suggested India may exit Iran’s Chabahar port under US sanctions, sparking political debate. The MEA clarified India operates under a waiver until April 2026, with ongoing talks to extend it. Experts say this is a strategic recalibration, not a full exit. India’s $120 million investment was preemptively liquidated, protecting larger US trade.