Why is it in News?
→ Strategic relevance highlighted amid regional connectivity focus.
→ Reiterated as key maritime gateway for India.
Important Points:
- Located in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan province.
- Situated on Gulf of Oman outside Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran’s only deep-sea port with direct ocean access.
- Developed under 2016 Chabahar Agreement.
- Part of International North-South Transport Corridor.
- Has Shahid Beheshti and Shahid Kalantari terminals.
- India operates Shahid Beheshti terminal.
- Managed by India Ports Global Limited since December 2018.