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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is in New Delhi for the BRICS summit and is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the leaders' meeting.
The visit comes during a difficult regional moment. West Asia tensions have pushed energy markets higher, while summit negotiators have had to manage different positions among member and partner countries on how regional conflicts should be described.
India's engagement with Iran spans energy, connectivity and regional security, including the strategic importance of Chabahar. The bilateral therefore sits at the intersection of India's West Asia policy, continental connectivity and energy interests.
Prelims Lens
Prelims Lens
Iran is a member of BRICS.
Chabahar Port is in Iran and is important to India's connectivity strategy.
Watch the trap: Chabahar is not located in the Persian Gulf; it lies on the Gulf of Oman.
Mains Lens
Mains Lens
Central issue: Iran's president is in New Delhi for BRICS and is expected to meet PM Modi.
Dimensions: International Relations & Geopolitics · Economy
India's balancing strategy in West Asia
Energy security and maritime connectivity
BRICS cohesion amid regional conflicts
India angle: Iran matters to India for connectivity to Central Asia, energy diplomacy and regional security.
Possible UPSC-style questionHow does India's engagement with Iran combine connectivity, energy security and strategic autonomy?
