The United States has granted India a six-month exemption from American sanctions on Iran&rsquo;s Chabahar Port, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday.
Addressing the media, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, &ldquo;US grants India six months exemption from American sanctions on Chabahar port.&rdquo;
The decision enables New Delhi to continue its operations and development work at the strategically vital port, which plays a crucial role in facilitating trade and connectivity to Afghanistan and Central Asia&nbsp;while bypassing Pakistan.
When asked about India&rsquo;s oil imports from Russia, Jaiswal said that India&rsquo;s energy choices are guided by &ldquo;evolving global oil market dynamics.&rdquo; He added, &ldquo;We are studying implications of recent US sanctions on Russian oil companies.&rdquo;
On the broader Indo-US relationship, Jaiswal reiterated India&rsquo;s commitment to strong bilateral ties. &ldquo;India-US relationship is a comprehensive global strategic partnership. We remain engaged with both countries to strengthen it further,&rdquo; he stated.
Meanwhile, the US administration led by President Donald Trump has announced a 50 percent tariff on Indian imports, along with an additional 25 percent penalty over India&rsquo;s continued purchase of discounted Russian crude oil. Washington argues that India&rsquo;s oil trade with Moscow indirectly supports Russia&rsquo;s war efforts in Ukraine.
Despite the rising friction over trade and energy issues, the Chabahar waiver signals Washington&rsquo;s recognition of India&rsquo;s strategic role in maintaining connectivity and stability in the region.

US Grants India Waiver on Chabahar Sanctions

India gets six-month US sanctions exemption for Iran’s Chabahar Port, says MEA

US Grants India Waiver on Chabahar Sanctions

India gets six-month US sanctions exemption for Iran’s Chabahar Port, says MEA

October 30, 2025 | 21:38 IST