New Delhi, Oct 12, 2025

Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi exhibited a striking blend of strategic foresight and cultural nostalgia –- whether advertently or not –- in his subsequent public interaction.

Addressing the media in New Delhi on Friday, his emphasis on Chabahar port as a “good trade route” reflects Afghanistan’s intended move towards alternative routes amid strained ties with Pakistan.

The port, developed by India in southeastern Iran, offers the landlocked country a direct link to the Arabian Sea and beyond, bypassing Pakistan.

But the US has reimposed sanctions, ending earlier waivers, in an apparent bid to isolate Iran.

This sudden turn has raised immediate legal, banking and insurance obstacles for Indian and third country companies working at Chabahar.

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