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India-Iran Relations
How did the
relationship begin?
Diplomatic links since 15th March 1950
Iran’s joined of Baghdad pact in 1954
Cultural ties
India avoided Cold War politics
Both countries shared borders until 1947
Islamic Revolution of 1979: India isolates itself
1990s: Both Countries revive ties for Energy
Economic Relations
2014: India was the second-largest market for Iran
Import-cuts due to US Sanctions
Crude oil Imports (85% of total oil imports)
US Sanctions on Iran
US diplomats were held hostage
(Recall the famous Hollywood move 'Argo')
Iran failed to comply with nuclear weapon non-proliferation (IAEA)
Seizure of the American Embassy in Tehran
2010: US led sanctions on Import of Oil
1979: Iranian Islamic Revolution
Why does India
need closer ties with Iran?
Chabahar port and the International North-South Corridor (INSTC)
Security against Pak-sponsored terrorism
Competition in Indian Ocean Region
Cultural assimilation
Geo-economic significance
Oil and natural gas reserves
Gateway to Afghanistan and Central Asia
Significance of Chabahar Port
Rival for China's BRI
Gateway to the Indian Ocean
Bypassing Pakistan for land route
Check on China-led CPEC @ Gwadar Port (Pakistan)
Gateway to Afghanistan and Central Asia
Recent irritants
in ties
China’s growing influence in Iran’s sanction-hit economy
Iran did not back India against Chinese aggression on borders
Iran's unilateral proposal for rail link between Zahedan and Chabahar
Iran’s support for the China-led world
Non-completion of Chabahar Port
Unwarranted comments/ locus-standi on Kashmir
India's closer ties with US
Way forward
A multilateral foreign policy
Alternatives: Asia-Africa Growth Corridor
Embracing one country over the other is not an option
Looking beyond US’ unrealistic and aggressive foreign policy
Sovereign and independent foreign policy of India