India - Iran

India and Iran share ancient civilizational ties. Formal diplomatic relations were established in 1950 with the signing of the Treaty of Friendship. This partnership is characterized by high-level exchanges, trade, energy cooperation, and strategic connectivity projects like the Chabahar Port.

  • Amid the Iran–Israel conflict, India has adopted a balanced approach—valuing Iran’s role in regional connectivity while maintaining relations with Israel.
  • India’s engagement with Iran reflects its strategic autonomy, prioritizing regional stability, economic interests, and historical ties over geopolitical rivalries.

Recent Developments

  • Operation Sindhu (June 2025): During the Iran–Israel conflict, India successfully evacuated 3,597 citizens from Iran, showcasing a swift and effective crisis ....
Do You Want to Read More?
Subscribe Now
To get access to detailed content

Already a Member? Login here

Take Annual Subscription and get the following Advantage
The annual members of the Civil Services Chronicle can read the monthly content of the magazine as well as the Chronicle magazine archives.
Readers can study all the material since 2018 of the Civil Services Chronicle monthly issue in the form of Chronicle magazine archives.
Be an Annual Subscriber

International Relations