India–Iran Relations
Strategic Depth Beyond the Headlines
India and Iran share longstanding civilisational and strategic ties. India is a key investor in Iran's Chabahar Port, a critical node in the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) connecting India to Central Asia and Russia, bypassing Pakistan. Despite US sanctions imposed on Iran after the 2018 withdrawal from the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), India has maintained a calibrated engagement, seeking sanctions waivers for Chabahar.
- Chabahar Port: India's strategic foothold on Iran's Makran coast; developed by India Ports Global Limited
- INSTC: multimodal corridor connecting India–Iran–Russia–Central Asia; alternative to Suez routing
- JCPOA: 2015 nuclear deal; US withdrew May 2018, "maximum pressure" sanctions reimposed November 2018
- India walked a fine line: reduced oil imports from Iran post-sanctions but maintained Chabahar engagement
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