US Extends Sanctions Waiver for Chabahar Port, Boosting India's Afghanistan Strategy

India has successfully extended the US sanctions waiver on Chabahar Port, crucial for enhancing its connectivity with Afghanistan and Central Asia, until early next year.

• The United States sanctions against Iran have been temporarily waived, allowing India to continue operations at Chabahar Port through early next year.
• Chabahar Port, located in Chabahar County, is vital for New Delhis strategy to enhance trade routes with Afghanistan and beyond, bypassing Pakistan.
• The Ministry of External Affairs (India) emphasized that the port strengthens Indias influence in the region, facilitating connectivity and economic growth in Central Asia.