The United States ended its sanctions waiver on Iran's Chabahar Port on April 26, 2026, creating uncertainty for India's project to link Afghanistan and Central Asia through Iran. India is reviewing its role, has withdrawn its personnel and has prepaid its $120 million investment. Chabahar, located in Sistan-Baluchistan, offers India a route that bypasses Pakistan and connects to the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) for trade with Central Asia and Europe.