(ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Iran has backed the Chabahar port and cooperation with India amid the uncertainty looming over the project because of ongoing US efforts to isolate Iran, including the Trump administration’s decision last year to revoke a sanctions waiver that allowed India to develop a terminal at the port. While Washington extended the waiver till April 26 after talks with the Indian side, there’s little hope of another extension in the current circumstances. The Union Budget this year saw zero allocation for the port but govt has defended the decision saying it has already transferred the entire committed amount of $120 million to Iran. However, India has not backed out of the project or its commitment to extend a $250 million line of credit for further development of the port, according to a 10-year contract signed in 2024. This commitment is not time bound though. “The port of Chabahar is vital, and it can play a good role in accessing Afghanistan and central Asia. We have a good relationship with some countries, particularly India. I believe we should boost and expand our relations,” said Iran’s ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali. “Chabahar is Chabahar. The location is not going to change. I think the Indian side wants to manage the situation,” he added.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’We Were Preparing For War’: Former DGMO Reveals Inside Story Of India-China Doklam Stand-OffGrand Welcome To Dance Record: Indian Diaspora Gears Up For PM Modi’s Malaysia VisitWeeks After Noida Techie’s Death, Delhi Biker Dies After Falling Into Pit Dug By Jal BoardIndia Stands Firm On Chabahar Despite US-Iran Tensions And A Sanctions Threat, Tehran Backs DelhiFormer DGMO Lt Gen A.K. Bhatt Reveals How India Stopped China In Doklam: ‘We Used BRO Dozers…’From Exam Stress to Life Skills: PM Modi Engages Students in Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026Deadly Blast At Shia Religious Centre In Islamabad Raises Questions On Pakistan’s Security Failures’New Phase In Bilateral Ties’: Indian High Commissioner Hails PM Modi’s ‘Historic’ Malaysia VisitNorway PM Questions World War II-Era UNSC, Echoes India’s Demand For Reform And Global South VoiceAs Bangladesh Elections Near, Hindu Minority Faces Rising Attacks, Islamist Return And State Silence123Photostories6 sacred towns along the GangesDid you know? This indigenous Assamese craft is India’s best-kept heritage secretZendaya’s fashion evolution: A journey from girly pop to red carpet icon5 homemade, chemical-free ant killer sprays; effective DIY methodsInside Rohit Sharma’s premium car collection: 5 high-end luxury cars he owns10 iconic rajma dishes enjoyed across the globeApple TV shows to look forward to in 2026: ‘Imperfect Women’, ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ and morePrince Narula, Tejasswi Prakash, and more: Can you guess these reality TV stars from their childhood picsThe mystery behind Leonardo da Vinci’s lost masterpieces and what historians sayFall in love, Bollywood style: 5 saree looks perfect for Valentine’s Day123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionGCC Unified Visa 2026Income Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingGCC Unified VisaRamadan 2026Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns InjuryPhiladelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers injury reportNFL Trade RumorsMyles Garrett GirlfriendSuryakumar YadavGhaziabad Suicide CaseJim BentT20 World Cup
NEW DELHI: Iran has backed the Chabahar port and cooperation with India amid the uncertainty looming over the project because of ongoing US efforts to isolate Iran, including the Trump administration’s decision last year to revoke a sanctions waiver that allowed India to develop a terminal at the port. While Washington extended the waiver till April 26 after talks with the Indian side, there’s little hope of another extension in the current circumstances. The Union Budget this year saw zero allocation for the port but govt has defended the decision saying it has already transferred the entire committed amount of $120 million to Iran. However, India has not backed out of the project or its commitment to extend a $250 million line of credit for further development of the port, according to a 10-year contract signed in 2024. This commitment is not time bound though. “The port of Chabahar is vital, and it can play a good role in accessing Afghanistan and central Asia. We have a good relationship with some countries, particularly India. I believe we should boost and expand our relations,” said Iran’s ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali. “Chabahar is Chabahar. The location is not going to change. I think the Indian side wants to manage the situation,” he added.
