Challenges in Relation Of India – Iran: UPSC Daily Important Topic | 31 July 2022

Challenges in Relation Of India – Iran

✓European sanctions linked to human rights and US sanctions linked to terrorism are still in place.

✓Embargoes on the sales and exports of conventional weapons and ballistic missile technology also remain.

✓US administration under president Trump has been dissatisfied with the nuclear agreement or JCPOA, lifting sanctions on Iran.

✓Iran’s rivalry with its Arab neighbours i.e Saudi Arabia, UAE etc. and its confrontation with Israel remain a key issue for regional stability.

✓The Chinese are building a refinery in Chabahar Free Trade Zone, and Iran has also joined China’s OBOR.