Iranian President Hassan Rouhani threw open the newly built extension to the country's main Arabian Sea outlet in the form of the strategic Chabahar Port on the Gulf of Oman. Iranian state TV said the inauguration was attended by dignitaries from India, Qatar, Afghanistan, Pakistan and other countries. CHABAHAR PORT: 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUTThe Chabahar Port is located in the strategically significant southeastern province of Sistan-Balochistan in Iran. It has more than tripled the Iran's capacity and poses a challenge for a port under construction in neighbouring Pakistan. Last year, India committed up to USD 500 million for the development of the Chabahar port along with associated roads and rail lines.

Source: India Today December 03, 2017 11:40 UTC