India’s Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that the Chabahar Port terminal in Iran sustained no damage during recent US military strikes, directly contradicting earlier reports of infrastructure destruction.
The government’s statement aims to stabilize expectations for cargo flows through one of Afghanistan’s primary alternative transit routes, which had been threatened by the escalation in hostilities.
The clarification provides a temporary reprieve for traders monitoring the corridor’s viability.
While earlier reports indicated that a maritime traffic management center at the port had been hit, the Indian government’s assessment suggests that core terminal operations remain functional.
This distinction is critical for supply chains reliant on the port to bypass Pakistani transit routes, reducing the immediate risk of a total logistical shutdown.
However, the broader geopolitical context remains volatile.