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India Wins 6-Month Sanctions Relief for Iran's Chabahar Port Deal

India has successfully secured a six-month exemption from American sanctions affecting the Chabahar port in Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed this development during their weekly media briefing. This exemption comes after the United States revoked the previous sanctions waiver last month. The temporary relief allows India to maintain its strategic operations at the key transit port while examining broader implications of US sanctions policies.

Key Points: India Gets 6-Month US Sanctions Exemption for Chabahar Port

  • Six-month exemption allows India to continue Chabahar port operations
  • US had revoked sanctions waiver for Iranian port last month
  • India studying implications of US sanctions on Russian oil companies
  • Chabahar serves as commercial transit hub for Central Asia region
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India given six-months exemption on American sanctions applicable to Chabahar port

India secures six-month exemption from US sanctions on Iran's Chabahar port, maintaining strategic access to Central Asia amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations.

"I can confirm that we have been granted exemption for a six-month period on the American sanctions that were applicable on Chabahar - Randhir Jaiswal, MEA Spokesperson"

New Delhi, October 30

India has been granted exemption for six months from the American sanctions that were applicable on Chabahar port in Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.

Answering queries during the weekly media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is studying the implications of US sanctions on Russian oil companies.

"I can confirm that we have been granted exemption for a six-month period on the American sanctions that were applicable on Chabahar," Jaiswal said answering a query.

The United States had last month revoked the sanctions waiver that applies to Chabahar Port, a commercial transit centre for the region, especially Central Asia.

MEA had stated last month that India is "examining the implications" of the United States' decision to revoke the sanctions waiver applicable to the Chabahar Port project in Iran.

"We have seen the press statement which was issued by the US side yesterday on the revocation of the sanctions waiver that applies to Chabahar Port. We are presently examining the implications that this revocation has for India," Jaiswal had said.

The Trump administration had announced the revocation of its waiver of sanctions over the Iranian port of Chabahar in almost ten days, terminating a special waiver granted to India in 2018.

According to a statement issued by the US Department of State on Tuesday, the operators of the Chabahar Port in Iran will face US sanctions starting September 29.

"Additionally, consistent with President Trump's maximum pressure policy to isolate the Iranian regime, the Secretary of State has revoked the sanctions exception issued in 2018 under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act (IFCA) for Afghanistan reconstruction assistance and economic development, effective September 29, 2025. Once the revocation is effective, persons who operate the Chabahar Port or engage in other activities described in IFCA may expose themselves to sanctions under IFCA," State Department's Principal Deputy Spokesperson Thomas Pigott said in the statement.

The move was announced to target Iran's financial network for its military and to put "maximum pressure" on the Islamic State.

This long-term deal, signed between Indian Ports Global Ltd. (IPGL) and Iran's Port and Maritime Organisation (PMO), grants India operational control over the Shahid Beheshti terminal, a key component of Chabahar's port infrastructure.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good diplomatic work by our government. This port is strategically important for India's trade routes and regional influence. Hope we can use these six months to secure a longer-term arrangement.
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the exemption, six months feels like a very short time. We need more stability in our foreign investments. The constant threat of US sanctions creates uncertainty for Indian businesses. 🤔
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Sarah B
As someone working in international trade, I can say this exemption is crucial. Chabahar helps bypass Pakistan for trade with Afghanistan and Central Asia. Hope both governments find a permanent solution.
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Vikram M
The timing is interesting - just before the US elections. This feels like temporary relief. India needs to diversify its strategic partnerships and not depend too much on any single country's goodwill.
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Nisha Z
Chabahar port development has been a long-term project for India. This exemption shows that our diplomatic efforts are paying off. Let's hope for the best! 🙏

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