Published: Mar 26, 2026, 12:15 IST | Updated: Mar 26, 2026, 12:15 IST
India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has pushed back against suggestions that India could mediate in the US-Iran conflict.
Speaking at an all-party meeting, Jaishankar said India cannot act as a “broker nation,” rejecting comparisons with Pakistan’s offer to facilitate talks between Washington and Tehran.
He emphasised that India follows an independent foreign policy and is focused on de-escalation rather than inserting itself as an intermediary.
The remarks come amid ongoing diplomatic manoeuvres in the region, with Pakistan offering to host talks and position itself as a mediator in the conflict.