India and Iran
India scores 68/100 toward Iran (friendliness, support), while Iran scores 65/100 back.
India toward Iran
Modi met Pezeshkian at SCO summit, called for expanding trade with Iran, backed peace efforts, and India explicitly defied US pressure to maintain Iran ties. India also joined SCO statement backing Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy.
Iran toward India
Iran's president held intensive bilateral talks with Modi in Bishkek, with Iranian journalists noting both sides are 'working to strengthen ties.' Iran appealed to India at the summit amid US pressure, signalling warm but somewhat dependent posture.
Recent coverage
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- Pakistan crops Modi, Iran's Pezeshkian from SCO photo to centre Shehbaz - The Financial Express Google News: Iran + Pakistan, 2026-09-02
- Sane voice: Editorial on India’s diplomatic role amid wars in Iran and Ukraine - Telegraph India Google News: India + Iran, 2026-09-02
- India on board, SCO reiterates condemnation of Iran attacks - The Times of India Google News: India + Iran, 2026-09-01
- China, Russia, India, Other SCO Members Back Iran’s Right To Peaceful Nuclear Energy - Sahara Reporters Google News: China + Russia, 2026-09-01
- Iran faces new US bank sanctions this week as Washington steps up economic pressure - Telegraph India Google News: India + Iran, 2026-09-01
- Pakistan crops Modi, Iran’s Pezeshkian out of SCO picture to reserve centre of frame for Shehbaz - ThePrint Google News: India + Pakistan, 2026-09-01
- Pakistan PMO omits PM Modi, Iran President from SCO family photo; Sharif later posts full image | World News - Hindustan Times Google News: Iran + Pakistan, 2026-09-01
- Modi-Pezeshkian meet: India won’t let America define its Iran ties - Firstpost Google News: India + United States, 2026-09-01
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- India’s Modi calls for dialogue to end conflicts amid Ukraine war, US-Iran tensions - Anadolu Ajansı Google News: India + Ukraine, 2026-09-01
- India for expanding trade with Iran - ahmedabadmirror.com Google News: India + Iran, 2026-09-01
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