The Chabahar port project and a roadblock in Indias strategic ties with Iran
b"Four years after India and Iran signed an agreement to construct a rail line from Chabahar port to Zahedan, along the border with Afghanistan, the Iranian government has decided to proceed with the construction on its own, citing delays from the Indian side in funding and starting the project.\\nIn this episode we'll talk about the Chabahar port project, go back in time a bit to analyse India\\u2019s relationship with Iran and place this recent development, like all strategic affairs, in the broader context of India\\u2019s recent troubles with China, U.S-China relations and the upcoming U.S. elections, among other factors.\\nGuest: Suhasini Haidar, National and Diplomatic Affairs Editor, The Hindu.\\nFind the In Focus podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Search for In Focus by The Hindu.\\nWrite to us with comments and feedback at socmed4@thehindu.co.in"