This is one of the few things the UPA is getting right. We need Iran's oil and gas and also need to prevent Iran from backing Pakistan against us. More over, the USA is not likely to abandon their relationship with India over this issue. There isn't much to lose, only gain from this stand. The fundamental issue is that you can influence a friend better than you can a foe. India mayl emerge as a major interlocutor between Iran and USA.
