India and Iran: Getting Friendly? Campaign Against Sanctions and Military Intervention in Iran (CASMII) - 24 Apr 2008 Summary: “Iran is the litmus test for India’s foreign policy,” says former diplomat Rajiv Sikri. “India and Iran have been allies historically, and India’s interests are bound with Iran’s. If India cannot take a free stand on Iran, it can hardly hope to claim an independent foreign policy.” source: Timesread more