US strikes miss Indian terminal at Chabahar port, escape damage
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Why in news
India confirmed that the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Iran's Chabahar port escaped damage during recent US strikes against Iranian infrastructure.
Background
The Shahid Beheshti terminal was developed jointly by India and Iran to facilitate trade via the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). The terminal provides India with a strategic maritime gateway to Afghanistan and Central Asia, bypassing Pakistan. The US strikes occurred after the expiration of sanctions waivers in April 2024.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceChabahar Port: Located on the Gulf of Oman in Iran, serving as a key maritime gateway for India.
- BodyINSTC: International North-South Transport Corridor, a multi-modal network connecting India, Iran, and Russia.
- FactShahid Beheshti Terminal: A joint Indian-Iranian infrastructure project for trade and connectivity.
- S&TSanctions Waivers: Specific permissions granted by the US to allow Indian investment in Iranian infrastructure.
For Mains
Q. Examine the strategic importance of the Chabahar Port and the INSTC in diversifying India's connectivity to Central Asia and Afghanistan.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Geopolitical risk: Vulnerability of Indian-funded infrastructure to third-party military actions and regional instability.
- Strategic bypass: Reducing dependence on trans-Pakistan routes for trade with Afghanistan and Central Asia.
- Diplomatic friction: Balancing India's 'Look West' policy with US-led sanctions and military actions against Iran.
Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Connectivity · Geopolitics · Trade Corridors · Maritime Security
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