India withdraws from Chabahar Port, True relations with Iran exposed

Experts say India’s recent withdrawal from the Chabahar port project in Iran exposes the country’s double-faced policies. What appeared to be a long-term investment was, according to reports, influenced by US pressure, showing India’s willingness to abandon agreements for short-term benefits.

Key Developments

• Indian media reports that India had already paid $120 million to Tehran before the imposition of sanctions.

• All government-nominated directors on the board of India Ports Global Limited resigned collectively.

• The company’s website was shut down to protect individuals and institutions from potential effects of US sanctions.

Experts’ Concerns

Economic analysts suggest that India’s investment in Chabahar may have had hidden motives, rather than being purely economic. They warn that:

• India Ports Global Limited was specifically created to acquire Chabahar.

• US sanctions risked exposing the company’s real intentions, which could harm India’s reputation.

• The port may have been used for activities by India’s intelligence agency, RAW, according to analysts.

• Iranian authorities were already on alert about potential conspiracies at the port, especially after clashes between Iran and Israel.

Experts conclude that India’s exit from Chabahar was seen as protecting its image, even if it meant abandoning a principle-based relationship with Iran. By ignoring its commitments and long-term partnership for short-term gain, India’s supposed balanced foreign policy has once again been exposed as misleading.

This move highlights the tension between geopolitical pressures and promises made to regional partners, raising questions about India’s reliability in international agreements.

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