The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered its fifth consecutive day as U.S. forces launched another wave of strikes targeting Iranian military capabilities that Washington says threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported explosions in several cities, including Bandar Abbas, Rask, Chabahar, Qeshm, Bandar Imam Khomeini, and areas near Bushehr, where Iran's only civilian nuclear power plant is located. The U.S. Central Command also confirmed that it targeted a vessel accused of attempting to violate the renewed naval blockade on Iranian ports, while Iran reportedly responded by launching attacks against U.S. military positions in Bahrain and Kuwait.

U.S.-Iran war intensifies | Fresh American strikes hit Iran as Trump issues new warning to Tehran

The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered its fifth consecutive day as U.S. forces launched a fresh wave of strikes targeting Iranian military capabilities linked to threats against shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. Central Command, the military operation focused on strategic Iranian military infrastructure, while Iranian state media reported explosions in several cities, including Bandar Abbas, Chabahar, Rask, and areas near Bushehr.
The U.S. military also confirmed that it disabled a vessel attempting to reach an Iranian port after it allegedly violated the renewed naval blockade, further intensifying tensions in the region. Meanwhile, Iran reportedly launched attacks against U.S. military positions in Bahrain and Kuwait, while Iraqi Kurdish security forces intercepted and destroyed eight explosive-laden drones near coalition facilities.

U.S.-Iran war escalates: U.S. Launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump warns 'better behave' 

India has reaffirmed its commitment to continue discussions with both the United States and Iran on operating the strategic Chabahar port, dismissing reports that it plans to shut down operations due to U.S. sanctions. The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that the U.S. sanctions waiver remains valid until April 26. The issue has gained urgency after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs targeting countries trading with Iran, placing India’s investments and regional connectivity plans under renewed scrutiny.

India To Continue Talks With U.S., Iran On Chabahar Port Operation

The US Revoked the sanctions exemption for Chabahar port development on Thursday. The decision comes as the US Aims to isolate Iran, especially over its support for terrorism and regional proxies. 


India To Continue Operating Chabahar Port: U.S. Extends Sanctions Waiver Till April 2026

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that India is in touch with US over Trump administration removing waivers for the port.

Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal in Muscat on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference, FM Araghchi said, 'We have 10-year agreement. Some question by 3rd party, Indians are in consultation with Americans. Chabahar very important port. It has strategic importance..'

Iran FM Abbas Araghchi says India in touch with US on Chabahar

In January 2024, The Capitals reported on New Delhi's crucial strategic breakthrough in Tehran after External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar's visit to the Iranian capital.

The Capitals: New Delhi seals deal to operate Chabahar port for a decade; and more

The India-Iran Chabahar Port agreement was just signed. Soon, the agreement attracted a warning from the U.S. The U.S. issued a warning of potential risk of sanctions to anyone considering business deals with Iran.

US responds to India-Iran Chabahar deal, warns of sanctions

The United States shifting stance on Chabahar Port in light of India-Iran's decade-long contract has raised eyebrows, with a U-turn seen in the policy. On Monday (May 13), in response to the impact on Indian firms dealing with Chabahar port, the US State Department pointed out that "any entity considering business deals with Iran needs to be aware of the potential risk of sanctions".

Flip-flop seen over US stance on Chabahar port

India is creating a corridor to Russia through Iran. Chabahar Port, India's first offshore trading port, is at the heart of this mega project. The port is located in Iran's Sistan-Balochistan province and it helps connect India to central Asia and Afghanistan, by-passing Pakistan. Chabahar is also right next to Pakistan's China-operated Gwadar port. Gravitas brings you the details.

Gravitas | Chabahar: India's corridor to Russia via Iran

A day after Iran launched airstrikes to target a jihadist group based in Pakistan, Islamabad has retaliated with strikes at multiple locations inside Iran, WION can confirm.

Pakistan retaliates with multiple strikes in Iran a day after deadly Balochistan attack

India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval visited Iran Monday where he held talks with his Iranian counterpart Ali Shamkhani. The Iranian media reported that the two officials discussed economic, political and security ties between the two countries.

India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval holds talks with Iranian counterpart ahead of SCO summit

Five Indian nationals who are stranded in Iran have sought the help of the Indian government for repatriation. The Indians are seafarers and have been stranded in Iran's Chabahar port for two years now.

Indians stranded in Iran's Chabahar seek govt help for repatriation

There are no doubts over India's credentials when it comes to reconstruction of Afghanistan. It is the largest regional donor to Afghanistan as per a report that further says that India has given more than three billion dollars to Afghanistan.

China is the new player in Afghan arena

Backing India-developed Chabahar port's role as central to "development and prosperity" in the region, Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has said that the port is not against China or Pakistan's port Gwadar.

Chabahar is not against China, Gwadar: Iranian foreign minister 

India's Maritime investment summit starting Tuesday will see investment announcements worth Rs 3 lakh crore, with 400 MoUs being signed. The summit, from 2nd to 4th March will be inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow.

India's Maritime investment summit to see Rs 3 lakh crore investment announcements

India's envoy to Uzbekistan Manish Prabhat has said that Chabahar can become a "fulcrum of transit" between India and Central Asia. The comments of the envoy come even as India, Uzbekistan, and Iran held the first trilateral talks on the use of the Chabahar project in Iran.

Chabahar can be fulcrum of transit between India and Central Asia, says Indian envoy to Uzbekistan Manish Prabhat

Afghanistan has been invited for second India, Uzbekistan, and Iran trilateral meet on the use of the Chabahar port. Earlier this month, the first meet took place at the deputy minister level between the 3 countries.

Afghanistan invited for second India, Uzbek, Iran trilateral meet on Chabahar

The first meeting of India, Uzbekistan, and Iran on the joint use of Chabahar port will take place virtually on Monday. The meeting will be jointly chaired at the deputy minister level from Uzbekistan and Iran and at the secretary-level from India.

India, Uzbekistan, Iran trilateral meet on Chabahar on Monday

Beijing and Tehran are yet to sign a deal, but some details have leaked. Iran gets Chinese investments for 25 years and China gets cheap Iranian oil. Within hours, it emerged that Iran was dropping India from the Chabahar rail project — the Chabahar-Zahedan line which will connect the Chabahar port to Afghanistan.

Twist and turn in Chabahar-Zahedan rail project

Afghanistan has said while the ongoing US, Iran tensions are not impacting Chabahar project, it hopes smooth working of the project will continue in the future. Speaking to WION from Kabul, Afghanistan's Transport ministry spokesperson Alisina Saeed said, "No impact as of now to Chabahar port.

Afghanistan hopes the US-Iran tensions won't impact Chabahar project

India and Iran on Monday reviewed bilateral cooperation on key issues like ongoing connectivity and infrastructure development projects including development of Shahid Behesthi Port, and full operationalisation of the Trilateral Transit Agreement (Chabahar Agreement) between the two countries along with Afghanistan.

Iran, India review operationalisation of development projects, including Chabahar

From Sittwe in the east in Myanmar to Chabahar in the west in Iran, New Delhi is taking over operations of key ports that will give a fillip to its influence in the region.

Sittwe Port in Myanmar constructed with India’s assistance ready for operation: Government to Rajya Sabha

Leaders of India, Afghanistan and Iran met for the first congregation of the follow-up Committee for implementation of the trilateral Chabahar Agreement between the three countries.

India, Afghanistan and Iran meet for Chabahar Agreement

The arrival of the USS John C Stennis aircraft carrier group in the Gulf to deter Iran from further testing ballistic missiles is likely to dampen Indian hopes that the Trump administration’s exemption of the port of Chabahar from sanctions against the Islamic republic would help it tighten economic relations with Central Asia and further regional integration.

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