Overview
- The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Friday that the India‑operated Shahid Beheshti terminal at Iran’s Chabahar port did not suffer damage in recent US strikes.
- The United States says its strikes destroyed the separate Shahid Kalantari terminal and circulated visuals of damage that include a collapsing maritime control tower.
- India has told stakeholders it is reviewing the future of its Chabahar project after a US waiver that had allowed Indian activity there expired earlier this year.
- Chabahar gives India direct maritime access to Afghanistan and Central Asia and forms part of the International North‑South Transport Corridor, making port security central to trade and regional plans.
- Officials warn the strikes and legal uncertainty could disrupt shipping and India’s investments, and New Delhi has urged that civilian infrastructure be protected while diplomatic talks continue.