Chabahar Port, (with the coordinates of 25 17 N,60 37 E) is located in the south of Iran and on the northern coasts of the Gulf of Oman and a port outside Strait of Hormuz, holds immense significance as a vital maritime facility at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. With its strategic geographical advantage, Chabahar Port provides direct access to the Arabian Sea and beyond, facilitating efficient connectivity to major markets in Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Chabahar Port plays a crucial role in fostering regional connectivity and economic integration. It serves as the linchpin of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a multimodal transport network linking India, Iran, and Russia, which facilitates the seamless movement of goods between South Asia, Central Asia, and Europe. The objective of this corridor is to increase trade connectivity between major cities such as Mumbai, Moscow, Tehran, Baku, Astrakhan etc. Iran sees it as a potential gateway to their Eastern Transit axis connecting Iran with Afghanistan and other landlocked Central Asian Countries.