Iran-India Relations

Iran seeking to prevent expansion of regional conflict: President Pezeshkian to India’s Modi

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed Iran’s endeavor towards preventing the expansion of regional tensions, calling for an end to Israel’s genocide and crimes in West Asia.

India says stands with Iran after death of President Raisi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a chopper crash on Sunday, and said that New Delhi stands with Tehran in its "time of sorrow".

India downplays US sanction threat over Iran’s port contract

India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has downplayed US threat of sanctions after New Delhi signed a landmark contract with Tehran to operate the Chabahar Port in Iran, stressing the project will “benefit the entire region".

India urges Iran to release 17 Indian crew on board seized container ship

New Delhi has called on Tehran to release 17 Indian crew members on board a container ship confiscated by Iran on Saturday.

President Raisi calls for immediate implementation of Iran-India agreements

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has stated Tehran and New Delhi should accelerate the implementation of bilateral agreements, including a strategic project to develop Chabahar port.

Iranian FM: Yemenis will keep hitting Israeli ships unless war on Gaza stops 

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says as long as Israel’s war on Gaza continues, Yemen will prevent Israeli ships from passing through the Bab-el-Mandab Strait.

Iran president says supports global bids for swift ceasefire in Gaza Strip

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the Islamic Republic backs any joint global effort seeking to establish an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as Israel continues its brutal attacks on the besieged territory.

Iran FM urges final agreement with India over Chabahar Port

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has called for a final agreement with India for implementing the Chabahar Port project, in southeast of Iran.

Iran president, Indian PM talk on phone, explore ways to enhance bilateral ties

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi have discussed the ways to bolster bilateral relations, mutual cooperation and the realization of the full potential of Chabahar Port, southeast of Iran.

Sources say Iran, India set to sign long-term deal on developing Chabahar Port

Iran and India are expected to ink a long-term agreement for the development of Iran’s Chabahar Port by September before the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 scheduled to be held in New Delhi in October, two people familiar with the matter have stated.

Saudi Arabia seeking dialogue with Hezbollah following détente with Iran: Report

Saudi Arabia is reportedly pursuing dialogue with Lebanon's Hezbollah movement following the Tehran-Riyadh normalization and the Saudis recent efforts to mend fences with Damascus.

President Raisi says Iran, India determined to deepen economic ties

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, in a meeting with visiting Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, said Tehran and New Delhi are seeking to expand bilateral relations, especially in the economic and commercial fields.

Iran and India reaffirm commitment to fight terrorism

Iran and India have reaffirmed their resolve to fight all forms of terrorism in order to establish peace, stability and security in the region.

Iran calls for further expansion of trade in national currencies with India

Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani, in a meeting with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, has called for further use of the rial and rupee in bilateral trade transactions.

Expert: Lifting sanctions can revitalize Iran-India trade ties

A top Indian political-economic analyst says trade relations between Iran and India were hit hard by US-led sanctions, saying removal of the so-called punitive measures against the Islamic Republic over its nuclear standoff can improve ties between Tehran and New Delhi.

‘Demands high from China, India for northern Iranian ports’

Demands are increasing from Chinese and Indian merchants to transport goods via northern Iranian ports which indicate the North-South transit corridor is up and coming, an Iranian official says.

Russia’s first transit train enters Iran to cross into India

The first Russian train carrying containers of goods has been allowed to enter Iran en route to India.

Iran, India discuss roadmap of bilateral ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said he and the secretary of India’s supreme national security council discussed the roadmap of bilateral ties in a meeting in New Delhi.

Amirabdollahian in India to finalize roadmap of ties

The Iranian foreign minister is in India to hold talks with high-ranking officials on matters of “strategic importance”.

Indian ambassador summoned to Iran foreign ministry

The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s Director General for South Asia has summoned the Indian ambassador to protest on behalf of Iran’s government and people an insult by a TV program in India to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).

India security chief: US arms in Afghanistan threatening neighbors

The Indian prime minister’s national security advisor has warned the huge quantities of US arms that have fallen into the hands of terrorists following the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, pose a threat to neighbors.

Iran FM invited to New Delhi

Indian foreign minister has invited his Iranian counterpart to visit New Delhi for talks over issues of mutual concern as well as regional and international developments.

India releases seized Iranian ship, its 11 crew members

India has released an Iranian ship seized earlier this month on suspicion of drug trafficking and all of its 11 crew members.

Iran FM congratulates India on Republic Day

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has in a tweet congratulated his Indian counterpart on the country’s Republic Day.

Ex-diplomat: India hurt “own interests” through compliance with US

A former Indian diplomat believes New Delhi has hurt its "own interests" by being compliant with US policy, not only with Iran but with other regional countries too.

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