India, Sept. 20 -- India reacted cautiously on Friday to the US administration's decision to revoke a sanctions waiver that allowed New Delhi to establish a presence at the strategic Iranian port of Chabahar, saying it is studying the ramifications of the move.

The US state department announced this week that it will revoke a sanctions waiver granted in 2018 for Chahbahar port from September 29. The waiver, granted during US President Donald Trump's first term, was linked to building alternative connectivity to Afghanistan that bypassed Pakistan.

"We have seen the US press statement regarding revocation of sanctions waiver for Chahbahar port. We are presently examining its implications for India," external affairs ministry spokesperson ...