Trump administration
Experts say Washington’s move could rein in Delhi’s ambitions in Central Asia, aid China
A cargo ship lies at dock in the port of Chabahar in southeastern Iran in late 2017. The site gave India access to landlocked Afghanistan and allowed its companies to reach energy-rich Central Asia.
KIRAN SHARMA
October 2, 2025 19:16 JST
NEW DELHI — New Delhi is considering its next step after U.S. sanctions on a key Indian port project in Iran kicked in this week, with analysts saying Washington’s move could curb the South Asian nation’s regional connectivity ambitions and provide an indirect helping hand to China.