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India says Chabahar Shahid Beheshti terminal undamaged in US strikes
NDTV··18 Jul
The Ministry of External Affairs said on July 17 that the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Chabahar port in Iran suffered no damage in recent US strikes. MEA officials confirmed the Indian-operated terminal remained intact amid expanded American attacks on Iranian infrastructure including ports and bridges. Chabahar is India's key gateway for trade with Afghanistan and Central Asia bypassing Pakistan.
Prism
What It Means For You
- India's Chabahar trade route to Afghanistan remains operationally intact.
- US-Iran strikes near the port affect regional shipping and security planning.
- Indian importers and Afghan trade depend on Chabahar connectivity.
What's Happening
- MEA confirmed Shahid Beheshti terminal was undamaged on July 17.
- US strikes hit other Iranian port infrastructure including a collapsed tower.
- India operates the terminal at Chabahar in southeastern Iran.
Adaptive Context
- Chabahar gives India access to Afghanistan and Central Asia bypassing Pakistan.
- US expanded strikes target Iranian infrastructure amid Hormuz conflict.
- India has invested in port development under a trilateral agreement with Iran.
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