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This article analyzes the strategic dimensions of India-Iran relations in the emerging multipolar world order. It examines key areas of cooperation such as energy security, regional connectivity, maritime collaboration, and the development of the Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). The study also explores the impact of U.S.-Iran tensions and sanctions on India’s foreign policy and strategic autonomy. The article argues that despite geopolitical constraints, India continues to balance its relations with Iran while pursuing its broader regional and global interests.
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