<h1>Chabahar port faces changing US sanction waivers, prompting India to assess exposure of its port operator.</h1> The article highlights Chabahar's strategic role for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia and reports recent US sanctions developments: the revocation of a 2018 sanctions exception effective September 29, 2025, and a conditional waiver extended to April 26, 2026. India confirmed IPGL's ten-year contract to operate the Shahid Beheshti Terminal and its USD 120 million equipment contribution, and states it is engaging with relevant parties to assess and mitigate exposure to potential secondary sanctions.