NEW DELHI : Russia is exploring a partnership at Chabahar Port, a development that could reshape regional geopolitics and trade routes. The move comes amid renewed uncertainty after the United States under the Trump administration extended sanctions on Iran, including Chabahar. Following Indian representations, Washington later announced a freeze on those sanctions until early 2026. Russia’s potential entry into Chabahar would pose strategic challenges for both the US and Pakistan.

Chabahar remains India’s key gateway to West and Central Asia, allowing access to Iran, Afghanistan . . .