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- India and Iran are negotiating an interim arrangement to manage Chabahar Port after the US sanctions waiver that allowed India's operations expired in late April.
- Under the proposed deal, a local Iranian port authority would oversee the port until sanctions are lifted, with assurances that operational rights would revert to India, backed by a legally binding commitment from Tehran.
- The government has confirmed in Parliament that India has fulfilled its $120 million financial commitment and is assessing the implications of the waiver's expiry.
- The port is strategically important as a gateway to Afghanistan and Central Asia, and experts warn China could expand its presence if India loses its operational role.
What to watch next
- Outcome of US-Iran peace negotiations and whether US sanctions on Iran are eased
- Finalisation and terms of the interim management agreement between Indian and Iranian port authorities
- Any signs of Chinese involvement at Chabahar if India's operational role weakens
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