Coast Guard ship’s first-ever call at Chabahar
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What happened
- ICG offshore patrol vessel Sarthak visited Chabahar, Iran, from 16 to 19 December 2025, the first visit by an Indian Coast Guard ship to the port [PIB].
- Joint activities covered maritime search and rescue, law enforcement and marine pollution response [PIB].
Background
- Chabahar is a deep-water port that gives India a direct route to Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asia, avoiding Pakistan [PIB].
Why it matters
- The visit is linked to the MAHASAGAR approach. US sanctions on Iran remain the main risk for Chabahar.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-12-17): ICG offshore patrol vessel Sarthak visited Chabahar, Iran, from 16 to 19 December 2025, the first visit by an Indian Coast Guard ship to the port.
- The visit is linked to the MAHASAGAR approach. US sanctions on Iran remain the main risk for Chabahar.
Quotable data pointICG offshore patrol vessel Sarthak visited Chabahar, Iran, from 16 to 19 December 2025, the first visit by an Indian Coast Guard ship to the port.
PIB: Defence: ICG Sarthak at Chabahar, 17 Dec 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Chabahar location. · Mains: connectivity to Central Asia.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Chabahar port is in
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Type of ICG Sarthak
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Chabahar gives India access to Afghanistan bypassing
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Official source: PIB: Defence: ICG Sarthak at Chabahar, 17 Dec 2025
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