India Built a $1.5B Route Around Pakistan. Then It Walked Away.

India planned a $1.5 billion railway route through Iran to bypass Pakistan and connect with Afghanistan and Central Asia. But Iran built the Chabahar-Zahedan railway largely on its own, and just as the line nears completion, India is stepping back from Chabahar Port. This documentary explores the railway, US sanctions, and the future of India's alternative trade route. 00:00 India’s Route Around Pakistan 00:52 Why India Needed to Bypass Pakistan 02:09 Chabahar Port: India’s Strategic Bet 03:24 Iran Built the Chabahar-Zahedan Railway 05:35 Why India Is Stepping Back From Chabahar 07:42 India’s Iran Trade Route: What Happens Next? Subscribe for more megaproject documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/@UnthinkableBuild?sub_confirmation=1 ──────────────────── Fair Use Disclaimer: This video contains copyrighted material used under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act under fair use for documentary, educational, commentary, and analytical purposes. The content is transformative in nature. All rights belong to their respective owners. For concerns, contact: [email protected]