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India seeks 'sustainable way forward' for Chabahar amid US sanctions

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said India is in talks with stakeholders to find a sustainable way to continue its involvement in Iran's Chabahar port, as US sanctions pressure mounts. The US sanctions waiver covering the project has expired, and reports indicate India may temporarily transfer its stake to an Iranian entity while not planning a full exit.

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India seeks 'sustainable way forward' for Chabahar amid US sanctions

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said India is looking for a "sustainable way forward" to continue its involvement in Iran's Chabahar port, as New Delhi weighs options to protect its stake in the strategic project amid intensified US sanctions on Tehran.

Speaking in Bishkek, Misri acknowledged that the conflict in West Asia had affected regional cooperation and the "regime" under which activities at Chabahar could be carried out. "We remain in discussion and in touch with various stakeholders in order to find a sustainable way forward to continue this element of cooperation," he said, adding that Chabahar "has a role in this region that would be beneficial to many stakeholders."

Misri's remarks come after the expiry of a US sanctions waiver that had covered India's activities at the port. The waiver expired on April 26, 2026, according to reports. India has since been discussing the implications with both Washington and Tehran.

The pressure from Washington has been increasing. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that the US is likely to impose new secondary sanctions every week, initially targeting banks involved in Iranian financial activity. Bessent warned that institutions dealing with Iran could face exclusion from the dollar-based financial system.

India's long-standing involvement

India has been associated with Chabahar for more than two decades, first entering talks with Iran to develop the port in 2003. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Iran in 2016, India committed investment to the project. In May 2024, India and Iran signed a 10-year contract for India Ports Global Ltd to equip and operate the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Chabahar. India has fulfilled its $120 million financial commitment towards port equipment.

The port, located in southeastern Iran on the Gulf of Oman, is strategically important for India as it provides access to Afghanistan and Central Asia without transiting through Pakistan. It also forms part of the International North-South Transport Corridor, a multimodal trade network connecting India with Iran, Central Asia, Russia, and Europe. Chabahar is situated close to Pakistan's China-backed Gwadar port, about 170 kilometers away, which is part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Options under consideration

According to a Bloomberg report, India is discussing options separately with the US and Iran over its $120 million investment in the port. One option being considered is temporarily transferring India's stake to an Iranian entity during the sanctions period. Such an arrangement could allow New Delhi to step back from direct operations for now while keeping open the possibility of returning if sanctions are eased. The report also indicated that India does not plan to completely exit Chabahar.

Misri's emphasis on finding a way to "continue" cooperation is significant, suggesting India is looking to preserve its involvement even if the present arrangement has to change. The US has recently broadened its sanctions campaign against Iran as part of Operation Economic Outcast, aimed at pressuring Iran into a deal on the West Asia war.

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CNBC TV18

Framing: Emphasizes India's attempt to safeguard its Chabahar plans amid complications from the West Asia war and Iran sanctions. — Measured and cautiously optimistic, focusing on diplomatic efforts to find a workaround.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:15 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said India is in discussion with various stakeholders to find a sustainable way forward for the Chabahar project.
Misri spoke in Bishkek.
Misri said Chabahar has a role in the region that would be beneficial to many stakeholders.
India and Iran signed a 10-year contract in May 2024 for India Ports Global Ltd to equip and operate the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Chabahar.
India fulfilled its $120 million financial commitment towards port equipment.
The US sanctions waiver covering India's Chabahar activities expired on April 26, 2026.
India has been discussing implications of the sanctions with Washington and Tehran.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that the US is likely to impose new secondary sanctions every week, initially targeting banks involved in Iranian financial activity.
Bessent warned that institutions dealing with Iran could face exclusion from the dollar-based financial system.
The US broadened its sanctions campaign through Operation Economic Outcast to pressure Iran into signing a deal on the West Asia war.

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India Today

Framing: India's search for a sustainable way to maintain its presence at Chabahar amid US sanctions

as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said India is looking for a 'sustainable way forward' to continue involvement in Iran's Chabahar port amid US sanctions.
Misri spoke in Bishkek, noting that the conflict in West Asia had affected regional cooperation and the 'regime' under which Chabahar activities could be carried out.
Misri said India remains 'in discussion and in touch with various stakeholders' to find a sustainable way forward.
Misri's remarks came after the expiry of a US sanctions waiver.
Reports suggest India could temporarily transfer its stake in the project to an Iranian entity to reduce exposure to US penalties.
A Bloomberg report said India is discussing options separately with the US and Iran over its $120 million investment in the port.
The option includes temporarily transferring India's stake to an Iranian entity during the sanctions period.
India does not plan to completely exit Chabahar, according to the Bloomberg report.
India first entered talks with Iran to develop the port in 2003.
During PM Narendra Modi's 2016 visit to Iran, India committed investment; in 2024, India Ports Global Limited signed a 10-year agreement to operate the Shahid Beheshti terminal.
The port is in southeastern Iran on the Gulf of Oman, providing India access to Afghanistan and Central Asia while bypassing Pakistan.
Chabahar is linked to the International North-South Transport Corridor, a multimodal trade network connecting India with Iran, Central Asia, Russia, and Europe.
Chabahar is close to Pakistan's China-backed Gwadar port, around 170 km away, part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe US sanctions waiver covering India's Chabahar activities expired on April 26, 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CNBC TV18 as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:15 AM UTC
ClaimIndia has fulfilled its $120 million financial commitment towards equipment at Chabahar port.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CNBC TV18 as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:15 AM UTC
ClaimIndia and Iran signed a 10-year contract in May 2024 for India Ports Global Ltd to equip and operate the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Chabahar.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CNBC TV18 as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:15 AM UTC
ClaimThe port is strategically important because it gives India a route to Afghanistan and Central Asia without transiting through Pakistan.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CNBC TV18 as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:15 AM UTC
ClaimUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US is likely to impose new secondary sanctions every week, initially targeting banks involved in Iranian financial activity.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CNBC TV18 as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:15 AM UTC
ClaimThe US has recently broadened its sanctions campaign against Iran as part of Operation Economic Cast to pressure Iran into a deal on the West Asia war.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via CNBC TV18 as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:15 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: CNBC TV18, India Today 6 claims extracted Version 2 Written 2026-09-01