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The United States has warned India of the potential risk of sanctions after India and Iran signed a deal concerning the Chabahar port. The US said that it is aware that Iran and India have signed a deal concerning the Chabahar port and that any country having business dealings with Iran runs the risk of sanctions.
The US said that its sanctions on Iran remain in place and that it will continue to enforce them. The US has also said that any entity considering business deals with Iran needs to be aware of the potential risk of sanctions.
India and Iran on Monday signed a 10-year contract for the operation of a terminal at the strategically important Chabahar port in Iran. The move is expected to boost regional connectivity as well as trade ties.
The Chabahar port is located in southeastern Iran and is the only Iranian port with direct access to the Indian Ocean. The port is considered to be a key part of India's plans to develop a trade route to Afghanistan and Central Asia.
The US has been critical of India's decision to develop the Chabahar port, arguing that it could be used to bypass US sanctions on Iran. The US has also said that the port could be used for military purposes.
India has defended its decision to develop the Chabahar port, arguing that it is a commercial project that will benefit the region. India has also said that it will not allow the port to be used for military purposes.
The US has not yet taken any action to sanction India over its involvement in the Chabahar port. However, the US warning is a sign that it is considering such action.
The US-India relationship is one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world. The two countries have a shared interest in promoting stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
However, the US-India relationship has been strained in recent years over a number of issues, including trade and defense. The US warning over the Chabahar port is likely to further strain the relationship.
Source: US Warns Of "Potential Risk Of Sanctions" After India, Iran Sign Port Deal