Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to New Delhi comes at a crucial moment for Tehran as it seeks to break diplomatic isolation and expand economic partnerships. With Chabahar, trade, energy and West Asia security at the centre of India-Iran talks, Tehran sees BRICS as a platform to access new markets and diversify ties amid Western sanctions. For India, the engagement is equally important as New Delhi seeks to preserve a crucial regional partnership and advance connectivity with Central Asia.