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Tehran and Delhi have agreed to accelerate the development of an important Iranian port, Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said during a visit to the sanctions-hit Islamic republic on Monday. (Photo: Twitter)

India, Iran agree to speed up of Chabahar port project

Chabahar port -- being jointly developed by India, Iran and Afghanistan -- is on Indian Ocean about 100 kilometres west...

27 Dec 2019 3:53 AM

It is also the only Iranian port with exemptions from unilateral economic sanctions reimposed by the United States in 2018. (Representational Image)

Chabahar port key for Iran to beat tough US sanctions

With US sanctions tightening, Iran faces challenges as it looks to an isolated port in the southeast to maintain the...

27 March 2019 8:53 AM

In May 2016, India, Iran and Afghanistan had inked a pact which entailed the establishment of Transit and Transport Corridor among the three countries using Chabahar Port as one of the regional hubs for sea transportation in Iran. (Photo: File | AP)

Chabahar Project an exception, US sanctions won't impact it

The port, accessible from India's western coast, is seen as a counter to Pakistan's Gwadar Port being developed by...

24 April 2019 8:06 AM

No evidence that India is running afoul of sanctions, says US official

No evidence that India is running afoul of sanctions, says US official

'I'm not familiar with the evidence that you are citing,' Hook said in response to question, adding India is not...

21 Aug 2019 12:01 PM

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani poses during the inauguration a newly built extension of the Chabahar Port, near the Pakistani border, in southeastern Iran on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Chabahar port deal with Iran: India asks US not to interfere

The Iranian sea-port of Chabahar is crucial for India as it provides sea-land connectivity to Afghanistan bypassing land...

24 July 2020 6:16 PM

Taliban fighters patrol inside the city of Kandahar, southwest Afghanistan, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. (Representational Photo:AP)

India's infrastructure in Afghanistan at stake

It is learnt that a fleet of the C-17 Globemaster military transport aircraft of the IAF is kept on standby to undertake...

15 Aug 2021 6:30 PM

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani poses during the inauguration a newly built extension of the Chabahar Port, near the Pakistani border, in southeastern Iran on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

It is for Iran to choose partners, says India

We continue to work with Iran on the full and effective operationalisation of the Chabahar Port, the MEA added.

15 March 2018 8:32 PM

There are well established procedures for grant of visa to foreign travellers which have been followed in this case as well, Raveesh Kumar added. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Iran's right to choose Chabahar port partners: India on Tehran's...

Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, during a 3-day visit to Islamabad, invited Pak and China to participate in the...

15 March 2018 3:09 PM

The first phase of the Chabahar port on the Gulf of Oman coast was inaugurated Sunday by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. (Photo: AFP)

Iran says it invited Pak to participate in India's Chabahar seaport...

The port is increasingly seen as a counter to Pakistan's Gwadar port, which is being developed with Chinese investment.

13 March 2018 10:28 AM

Chabahar port project will give India sea-land connectivity to Afghanistan and central Asia through Iran, enabling India to bypass Pakistan. (Photo: File | AFP)

India takes over operations of port at Chabahar

It may be recalled that the Chabahar port project will give India sea-land connectivity to Afghanistan and central Asia...

24 Dec 2018 7:16 PM

US President Donald Trump addresses a plenary session in the Congress Hall on the last day of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos. (Photo:AP)

Tightrope walk for India as US quits Iran deal

India is developing the Chabahar port in Iran and therefore has strategic interests in the Islamic nation.

10 May 2018 12:43 AM

India is trying to make Chabahar Port in Iran operational by 2019, the government said in a statement on Friday, despite a threat of renewed US sanctions against Tehran. (Photo: AIndia is trying to make Chabahar Port in Iran operational by 2019, the government said in a statement on Friday, despite a threat of renewed US sanctions against Tehran. (Photo:AP)

India hopes to open Iran's Chabahar port by 2019 amid US sanctions

The port would offer easy accessibility to CIS countries, Transport and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari said in the...

22 Jun 2018 9:12 AM