Chabahar stalls US sanctions hit India access to Russia and Central Asia

India scrambles for routes as Chabahar slips under sanctions

US sanctions targeting Iran’s Chabahar port have thrown India’s key trade corridor with Russia and Central Asia into uncertainty. India is now exploring alternative ways to keep its role alive, even as the International North-South Transport Corridor faces disruption. Analysts expect the corridor to continue, but warn India’s influence could shrink sharply.