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Chabahar Bay is a coastal inlet on Iran's Makran coast, opening into the Gulf of Oman in the Arabian Sea. It is the site of Chabahar Port, Iran's only oceanic port with direct open-sea access, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. The port's development has received significant investment from India to establish a strategic trade route connecting Central Asia and Afghanistan to the Indian Ocean. The bay area is also a designated free trade zone aimed at promoting regional economic integration.
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Where is Chabahar Bay located?
Chabahar Bay is on Iran’s Makran coast in Sistan and Baluchestan Province. It opens into the Gulf of Oman, which forms part of the Arabian Sea.
Why is Chabahar Port different from Bandar Abbas?
Chabahar Port is on the Gulf of Oman with direct access to open ocean, while Bandar Abbas lies inside the Persian Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz. That location gives Chabahar a separate maritime route toward the Indian Ocean.
How does Chabahar Port bypass the Strait of Hormuz?
Ships approaching Chabahar from the Arabian Sea can enter the Gulf of Oman without passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This makes Chabahar Iran’s only oceanic port with direct open-sea access.
What role has India played in developing Chabahar Port?
India has supported development of the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Chabahar. A long-term contract signed on May 13, 2024, gave India a role in equipping and operating the terminal for 10 years.
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