Tensions in the Middle East are impacting India's strategic interests, particularly its investment in the Chabahar Port project in Iran. As relations between the United States and Iran worsen, the future of Chabahar faces uncertainty, despite India's commitment and full payment of its pledged funds. Iranian officials have emphasized the strength of bilateral ties and the port's importance as a gateway to Central Asia and Afghanistan. However, increasing sanctions and a looming United States waiver deadline threaten to disrupt progress, putting India's long-term plans at risk. The government is maintaining diplomatic engagement and monitoring the situation, as Chabahar remains a crucial element in India's regional strategy and its efforts to bypass Pakistan.