 "Indian govt confirms temporary US sanctions waiver for India at Chabahar Port")
The United States has granted India a crucial six-month extension of the sanctions waiver for its operations at Iran’s Chabahar Port along the Gulf of Oman, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday.
The decision provides a temporary but major relief for New Delhi’s ambitious regional trade and connectivity goals.
The MEA spokesperson confirmed the development, stating: “US has granted India six months exemption from American sanctions on Chabahar port; we remain engaged with US to conclude a trade deal.”
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The waiver is essential for India as it ensures continued access to a strategic trade corridor that allows it to send goods and humanitarian aid to Afghanistan and Central Asia, crucially bypassing Pakistan.
The port’s operation is considered fundamental to the effectiveness of India’s regional outreach.
This relief follows India’s signing of a landmark 10-year agreement in May 2024 with Iran’s Port and Maritime Organisation to operate the facility.
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More ShortsNew Delhi successfully secured the extension after intense diplomatic engagement with Washington, where officials argued that the port’s continued functioning was vital for regional stability and connectivity.
Chabahar is also a critical component in linking with the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). Landlocked nations, including Uzbekistan, have expressed keen interest in using the port to diversify their trade routes and secure alternatives to China’s vast Belt and Road network.
Even Russia is reportedly exploring its use via Central Asian states to expand trade connections with India and other parts of Asia, further cementing the port’s geopolitical and economic importance.
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