U.S. sanctions on Iran have no bearing on India’s Chabahar port project: EAM S. Jaishankar
The Hindu
The External Affairs Minister replies to a question from BSP member Ritesh Pandey, during the Question Hour.
The U.S. sanctions on Iran have not affected India’s Chabahar port project, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Lok Sabha on December 10.
Replying to a question from BSP member Ritesh Pandey, the Minister also clarified that the U.S. sanctions are “not relevant” to India’s Chabahar port project in Iran “at all”.
During the Question Hour, Mr. Pandey sought to know from the government if the U.S. sanctions on Iran had any bearing on India’s project at the Chabahar port and claimed that the Iranian government is “publicly saying that our Chabahar port project has been miserably delayed” due to sanctions imposed by the U.S.”.

The Ministry of Railways has announced a rationalisation of passenger fares, effective from December 26, aiming to balance rising operational costs while keeping passenger impact minimal. Suburban services and Monthly Season Ticket holders remain unaffected, while ordinary and AC classes see small increases. The move is expected to generate ₹600 crore in revenue and strengthen safety and efficiency across the railway network.












