India's Deputy NSA Meets Iranian Official Amid US Tensions

India's Deputy National Security Adviser, Pavan Kapoor, met with Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, in Tehran.

This meeting happened while there is a lot of tension between Iran and the US.

Larijani is a powerful figure in Iran and has been sanctioned by the US for human rights abuses.

India and Iran are important partners, and they are trying to manage the pressure from US sanctions.

India has reduced its oil imports from Iran but is still involved in the Chabahar Port, which is important for India's access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.

The US has recently sanctioned the Chabahar Port, but India has a temporary waiver.

Larijani comes from a very influential family in Iran, with strong ties to religious leaders and the military.