Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:24am on 15 May 2024,Wednesday India Global
Following a US warning of potential sanctions over India's 10-year deal to operate Iran's Chabahar Port, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar defended the project, highlighting its regional benefits. At his book launch in Kolkata, Jaishankar noted that the US had previously appreciated Chabahar's strategic importance and urged against viewing the project narrowly. He emphasized the need for effective communication to convey the port's benefits for everyone. The US reiterated that its sanctions on Iran remain in place and cautioned against any business deals with Tehran.
