Iran concern over South Asia tensions

Iran's National Security Adviser, Hassan Rowhani, has held talks in Delhi with senior Indian leaders on the threat of terrorism and the current stand-off between India and Pakistan.

After talks with the Indian Prime Minister, Atal Behari Vajpayee, Mr Rowhani praised Indian-Iranian cooperation on Afghanistan and said the fight against terrorism was a key axis of their relations.

Correspondents say Iran is concerned about the increased American presence in the South Asia region.

The two men also discussed cooperation in the areas of oil and gas production - including a pipeline project that would link Iran's Asuliyeh gas field with the Indian west coast.

Mr Rowhani also met his Indian counterpart, Brajesh Mishra, as well as the Defence Minister, George Fernandes.

From the newsroom of the BBC World Service