Khamenei Aide: India-Iran Ties Unbreakable, Chabahar Concerns Allayed

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News18•21-01-2026, 15:48
Khamenei Aide: India-Iran Ties Unbreakable, Chabahar Concerns Allayed
- •Salar Vilayatmadar, a member of Iran's National Security Council, affirmed the strength of India-Iran relations, dismissing US pressure.
- •He stated that 'enemies and adversaries' provocative actions would not impact the deep ties between the two nations.
- •Vilayatmadar called India a 'wise and rational country' that understands attempts to create rifts for self-interest.
- •He addressed India's concerns regarding the Chabahar port, emphasizing its importance as a route to Russia and Central Asia.
- •The Iranian official clarified that the Chabahar deal, finalized in 2015, benefits both countries and is deeper than political maneuvers.
Why It Matters: Iran reassures India that their deep relationship and the Chabahar port deal will withstand external pressures.
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