India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, held discussions with his Iranian counterpart focusing on enhancing bilateral ties through trade, defense, and connectivity, particularly emphasizing the strategic Chabahar port. This port is vital for India to secure alternative trade routes to Afghanistan and Central Asia, countering Pakistan’s access denial. As tensions rise in West Asia, India maintains a balanced diplomatic stance towards Iran’s nuclear program while pursuing energy cooperation. Doval’s engagement underlines India’s strategy of diversifying partnerships, ensuring regional stability, and resisting over-dependence on any nation, particularly as it navigates complex relations with both Russia and the U.S. in a multipolar world.