The US order, entitled “The Memorandum of the National Security President,” was named Chabahar Port, particularly because it called for the “major economic pressure” from the Iranian government. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/Istockphoto
The day after President Donald Trump signed an order that could impose sanctions on Iran’s investment in Chabahar port, the federal government remained silent about the order and its meaning.
The US order, entitled “National Security President’s Memorandum,” called for the “major economic pressure” from the Iranian government, specifically nominated the port, and asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent to Iran’s request. will direct all funds including oil exports, ports and subsidized projects.
Trump also told reporters he left instructions that if Iran was found to be responsible for his assassination, it should be “completely wiped out.”
Changes in sanctions exemptions
“The Secretary of State shall amend or withdraw sanctions immunity, particularly those that provide Iran’s economic or financial relief. India under the 2016 trilateral agreement with Iran and Afghanistan, the port of Chabahar. We developed the Shahid Beshti terminal.
“The Treasury Secretary will also issue guidance to all relevant business sectors, including shipping, insurance and port operators, regarding the risks of those who knowingly violate US sanctions regarding Iran or Iran’s terrorist proxies.” and fact sheets have been added. Regarding orders also issued by the White House.
New lobbying activities
The Foreign Office has declined to respond to requests for comment on the latest US threats despite the deportation of illegal Indian migrant military planes that have returned to India. The Chabahar issue is scheduled to be discussed next week when Prime Minister Narendra Modi goes to Washington to meet with Trump between February 12th and 14th. Officials said Trump’s order requires a complete study by New Delhi. Discussions about how to lobby with the new US administration for another waiver.
During his previous tenure, Trump had left Iran’s nuclear deal (officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Action Plan or JCPOA) and imposed many sanctions on Iran, but Chabahara’s It granted India a waiver from development sanctions. “Supporting Afghanistan’s economic growth and development, as well as a close partnership with (US) India.”
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India has also “zero” all oil exports from Iran, causing significant losses to Indian refineries, and Trump is because Iranian oil is cheap, rather “sweeter” or easier to process. He responded to his request. However, the move helped New Delhi get relief from sanctions against Chabahar. This is now being questioned by the latest Trump order.
Chabahar expansion
This exemption will promote the movement of food aid for trade and trade for trade from India through Iranian ports during the tenure of Kabul’s elected government. It was my purpose. After the Taliban took over Kabul in 2021, the Biden administration will be able to build infrastructure in Chabahar in India as a way to ensure grain and other humanitarian materials reach Afghans and even Iranians. We continued to exempt from
However, in May 2024, Navy Minister Sarbananda Sonowal signed a 10-year term contract for the development of the Chabahar terminal, which India would connect to the International North-South Trade Corridor and use for trade with Russia and the Central. was shown. Asia and the US issued harsh warnings, reminding India that exemptions have limited purpose.
Last month, Foreign Secretary Vikram Mithri met in Dubai, part of a new push by New Delhi to strengthen relations with the Afghan government, and in Chabahar port, playing Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaki. We also discussed the use.
Published – February 6, 2025 09:56 PM IST
