Editor: Sudhir Choudhary
Date: March 10, 2026
Former UAE Diplomat Highlights India’s Potential Role in De-Escalation
DUBAI — A former United Arab Emirates diplomat has suggested that a single phone call from India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to leaders in Israel and Iran could help stop the ongoing war in the Middle East, citing India’s strong diplomatic relations with both countries.
In an interview with Indian television media, Hussain Hassan Mirza, the first UAE ambassador to India, said Prime Minister Modi’s personal rapport with leadership in both nations could help reduce tensions and encourage dialogue.
Mirza argued that India’s balanced diplomatic approach in the region gives it unique leverage at a time when the conflict between Israel and Iran continues to escalate.
“One phone call from Mr. Modi to the counterparts in Iran and Israel can solve this issue, can end this issue,” Mirza said during the interview.
India’s Diplomatic Ties With Both Sides
According to Mirza, India’s longstanding relationships with both Israel and Iran could allow New Delhi to act as a potential mediator if diplomatic channels open.
India maintains strong strategic and economic ties with Israel, including defense cooperation and technology partnerships. At the same time, New Delhi has historically maintained energy and trade relations with Iran and has advocated dialogue to resolve regional conflicts.
Mirza pointed to these connections as a factor that could enable India to communicate effectively with both sides during the current crisis.
He also noted that Prime Minister Modi recently visited Israel and has maintained positive engagement with leaders across West Asia, reinforcing India’s diplomatic influence in the region.
UAE Emphasizes Neutral Position in Conflict
During the interview, Mirza also said the United Arab Emirates does not want to become directly involved in the ongoing war and has no intention of allowing its territory to be used to launch attacks against Iran.
He stated that Gulf countries, including the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar, are attempting to avoid deeper involvement in the conflict while encouraging diplomatic solutions.
The remarks reflect broader concerns among Gulf states that continued fighting between Iran and Israel could destabilize the region and threaten economic activity and infrastructure.
Ongoing War Raises Global Concerns
The conflict between Israel and Iran has intensified since late February 2026, with missile strikes, drone attacks, and military operations reported across multiple locations in the Middle East.
The fighting has raised international alarm due to the risk of wider regional escalation and potential disruption to global energy supplies and trade routes.
Several countries and international organizations have called for immediate de-escalation and renewed diplomatic negotiations to prevent the conflict from spreading further.
India has also expressed concern over the situation and has urged both sides to pursue dialogue and diplomacy to restore stability in the region.
Diplomatic Path Still Uncertain
While Mirza’s remarks highlight India’s potential role as a diplomatic intermediary, there has been no official confirmation that India is currently mediating direct negotiations between Israel and Iran.
Foreign policy analysts say that any mediation effort would require agreement from all parties involved and coordination with other global powers engaged in the conflict.
For now, the war continues to evolve, and international leaders are watching closely to see whether diplomatic intervention from influential countries could help bring the hostilities to an end.
Sources: Reuters; India Today; Hindustan Times; NDTV interviews; Times of India international reporting.
Tags: Narendra Modi, Iran Israel War, UAE Diplomacy, Middle East Conflict, Global Diplomacy
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