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US jets strike military facilities near trade zone in Iran's Chabahar: Report

Explosions were reported in Iran's Chabahar city amid escalating Iran-US war.
Updated on Mar 16, 2026 06:03 pm IST

‘Still open to working on Chabahar with India port’: Iranian envoy

Iranian ambassador Mohammad Fathali.
Published on Feb 07, 2026 06:49 am IST

In a first for ICG, offshore patrol vessel 'Sarthak' visits strategic Chabahar port

In a first for ICG, offshore patrol vessel 'Sarthak' visits strategic Chabahar port
Updated on May 15, 2026 02:42 pm IST

India’s bold Afghan strategy could be a game-changer

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Industry and Commerce Minister of Afghanistan, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, in New Delhi on Thursday. (@MoICAfghanistan X)
Published on Nov 21, 2025 11:34 am IST

US revokes sanctions waiver linked to Iran's Chabahar Port. Setback for India?

A speed boat passes by oil docks at the port of Kalantari in the city of Chabahar, east of the Strait of Hormuz.
Updated on Sept 19, 2025 03:15 pm IST

Chabahar pact important milestone; to provide connectivity to Afghanistan, Central Asia: PM

Chabahar pact important milestone; to provide connectivity to Afghanistan, Central Asia: PM
Published on May 20, 2024 12:44 pm IST

In Chabahar, the city of four springs, India is stuck in a long winter

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India’s enduring interest in Chabahar port has multiple drivers, including both positive (enablers) and negative (disablers).
Published on Apr 25, 2024 11:43 pm IST

India, Iran and Uzbekistan hold discussion on Chabahar port

The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan had triggered speculation about the viability of Chabahar port. (File photo)
Updated on Dec 15, 2021 01:02 am IST

India, Iran, Uzbekistan hold first meeting on joint use of Chabahar port

The prospects of Chabahar took a hit after US President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from the nuclear deal with Iran in 2018 and re-imposed crippling sanctions as part of a “maximum pressure” campaign. (Photo: chabaharport.pmo.ir/en)
Updated on Dec 14, 2020 09:28 pm IST

Iran hopeful of big boost to Chabahar project

A speed boat passes by oil docks at the port of Kalantari in the city of Chabahar, east of the Strait of Hormuz in this January 17, 2012 file photo.
Updated on Feb 15, 2020 03:53 am IST

Chabahar port plan gets big boost as govt hikes outlay

A warships sails in the Sea of Oman.
Published on Feb 04, 2020 12:16 am IST

India, Iran discuss full operationalisation of Chabahar agreement

Chabahar port is being seen as a gateway for trade by India, Iran and Afghanistan with Central Asian countries. (File photo)
Updated on Sept 16, 2019 10:08 pm IST

India unlikely to resume Iran oil import, may talk losses with US

The Iranian side has expressed its frustration at the imbroglio, with petroleum minister Bijan Zangeneh saying Tehran was considering the development of the field by an Iranian contractor
Updated on Jun 13, 2019 06:11 am IST

‘India stopped purchasing Iranian oil after US waivers expired’: Envoy

To reduce Iran’s crude oil export to zero, the US ended on May 2 waivers that had allowed the top buyers of Iranian oil, including India, to continue their imports for six months.
Published on May 24, 2019 03:46 pm IST

US sanctions hit India-Kazakhstan plans to expand connectivity

Astana continues to be hopeful of building closer trade and transit ties with New Delhi through Iran’s Bandar Abbas port and even extending connectivity to the strategic Chabahar port once a new railway link is built.
Updated on May 21, 2019 01:58 pm IST

President Ashraf Ghani flags off first consignment from Afghanistan to India via Chabahar

The consignment will head to Chabahar from Zaranj city in Afghanistan’s Nimroz province. The 570 tonnes of cargo includes Afghan carpets, dry fruits, cotton, talc, stones and other items.
Updated on Feb 25, 2019 10:12 am IST

Iran to build gas pipeline, rail link to boost Chabahar port infrastructure: Officials

India has opened a line of credit for the railway link, about 100km of which will be done by March.
Updated on Jan 29, 2019 03:37 pm IST

‘India hopes to start full operations soon at Iran’s Chabahar port,’ says Nitin Gadkari

India hopes to soon start full operations at a portion of Iran’s port of Chabahar as the two countries are close to resolving various disputes including financing, the country’s roads minister said on Tuesday.
Updated on Jan 08, 2019 07:38 pm IST

Why Chabahar port is a win-win for India

The Chabahar port will reduce Afghanistan’s dependence on Karachi port and, hence, will translate to less Pakistani leverage over Kabul.
Updated on Dec 26, 2018 10:05 am IST

US exempts India from sanctions at Chabahar port in Iran

A general view of an oil dock is seen from a ship at the port of Kalantari in the city of Chabahar.
Updated on Nov 07, 2018 12:31 pm IST

Trilateral meet to discuss Chabahar port’s operationalisation

A general view of an oil dock is seen from a ship at the port of Kalantari in the city of Chabahar.
Updated on Oct 24, 2018 12:05 am IST

India is aiming for the long haul in Afghanistan

Iran is expected to hand over control of a part of Chabahar to India within a few weeks, following the resolution of certain technical issues, and the port is already playing a key role in India’s efforts to access Afghanistan by bypassing Pakistan.
Updated on Sept 12, 2018 06:35 pm IST

Iran to handover Chabahar port to Indian company in a month, says minister

A general view of an oil dock is seen from a ship at the port of Kalantari in the city of Chabahar, 300km (186 miles) east of the Strait of Hormuz.
Updated on Sept 07, 2018 07:46 am IST

India seeks leniency in US sanctions on Iran, cities oil imports, Chabahar port venture

A general view of an oil dock is seen from a ship at the port of Kalantari in the city of Chabahar in Iran.
Updated on Jul 18, 2018 07:10 am IST

India hopes to open Iran’s Chabahar port by 2019

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, center, speaks during the inauguration a newly built extension of the port of Chabahar, near the Pakistani border, on the Gulf of Oman, southeastern Iran.
Updated on Jun 22, 2018 01:40 pm IST

Interim operations in Chabahar port in Iran to start by next week

Chabahar port located in the Sistan-Baluchistan Province of Iran on the south-eastern coast is of great strategic importance to India.
Updated on Jun 08, 2018 07:13 am IST

Iran’s Chabahar port work on but fear of US sanctions loom

A handout picture provided by the office of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on December 3, 2017 shows him inaugurating the first phase of Chabahar Port.
Updated on May 10, 2018 11:57 pm IST

Freeze on fuel prices coincidental, not linked to Karnataka elections, says IOC chief

Indian Oil Corporation chairman Sanjiv Singh during the press conference in Chennai on Thursday.
Published on May 10, 2018 10:44 pm IST

India must reject Trump’s Iran policy with the contempt it deserves

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Iran President Hassan Rouhani, Hyderabad House, New Delhi, February 17, 2018
Updated on Apr 26, 2018 03:48 pm IST

Iran’s Chabahar and Pakistan’s Gwadar are sister ports, says Islamabad

A general view of an oil dock from a ship at the port of Kalantari in the city of Chabahar in the Sistan-Balochistan province.
Updated on Mar 16, 2018 05:20 pm IST