The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, stated that the US acknowledges the significance of the Chabahar port for regional connectivity, despite potential sanctions on entities doing business with Iran. The port, which facilitates access to Afghanistan and Central Asia, was developed under a 10-year India-Iran agreement. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized its regional benefits. The US had previously exempted India from certain sanctions to support the port’s development, recognizing its strategic importance for Afghanistan’s reconstruction.
