Chabahar Port Project Faces Uncertainty Amid US Sanctions, West Asia Crisis

• Parliamentary panel raises concerns over the future of Chabahar Port due to recent developments.
• Geopolitical shifts, US sanctions changes, and the West Asia situation create fresh uncertainty for the project.
• The port is deemed vital for India's access to Afghanistan and Central Asia, linked to the International North South Transport Corridor.
• Financial allocations for 2025-26 were fully utilized, but no funds earmarked for 2026-27 as India met its USD 120 million commitment.
• US revoked sanctions exception for Afghanistan-related development, later extending a conditional waiver until April 26, 2026.