India Seizes Iran-Linked Tankers, Pauses Chabahar Funding: Neutrality In A Sanctions-Driven World

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2026

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India’s seizure of three Iran-linked shadow fleet tankers near Mumbai and the Union Budget’s removal of fresh funding for the Chabahar Port project did not occur in isolation. Both decisions came amid rising US tariff threats and sanctions pressure on countries trading with Iran. Together they

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India Rules Out Exit From Chabahar Port Project

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

India has said that withdrawing from the Chabahar Port project in Iran is not an option, underlining the port’s long-term strategic and economic importance. Government officials stated that New Delhi remains committed to the project despite evolving geopolitical challenges and external pressures. Strategic Value of Chabahar Located on Iran’s southeastern coast, Chabahar

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Afghanistan Seeks Higher Trade, More Use of Chabahar Port

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

Afghanistan has urged India to increase bilateral trade and make wider use of Iran’s Chabahar Port, during talks held in New Delhi this week. Afghan Commerce Minister Nooruddin Azizi met India’s Minister of State for Commerce Jitin Prasada and called for stronger connectivity as Kabul looks for more reliable alternatives to traditional transit routes. Chabahar […]

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India Secures US Waiver Extension for Chabahar Port

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

The Indian government has secured an extension of the United States’ sanctions waiver for operations at Iran’s Chabahar Port. Reports indicate the extension covers the port’s strategic activities until early next year, allowing current trade and connectivity projects to proceed without interruption. Strategic Importance Chabahar Port serves as India’s key gateway to

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US Sanctions on Chabahar Activate

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

The United States has activated new sanctions targeting India’s involvement in the Chabahar Port in Iran, ending a waiver that protected the project from U.S. penalties. These measures took effect on September 29, 2025. End of Waiver Since 2018, India had enjoyed a rare exemption under U.S. law that allowed continued work at Chabahar without […]

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US Revokes Chabahar Port Sanction Waiver

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

The United States has announced it will revoke the sanctions exemption granted to India for its involvement in Iran’s Chabahar Port under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act (IFCA). The revocation becomes effective September 29, 2025. Waiver History The exemption had been given in 2018 and allowed India — along with other countries — to […]