Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu has proposed to double bilateral trade with Iran in the next five years from the current level of 13.8 billion dollars. <br />'' <br />'' Official sources said, ways to boost trade and investment between the two countries were discussed during a meeting between Mr Prabhu and Iranian Minister of Road and Urban Development Abbas Ahmad Akhoundi in New Delhi yesterday. <br />'' <br />'' After the meeting, Mr Prabhu tweeted, their discussions were centered on expanding bilateral ties between India and Iran beyond the energy and security sector. <br />'' <br />'' The meeting assumes significance as the US has imposed sanctions on the Persian Gulf country. <br />'' <br />