Overview
- Former UAE ambassador Hussain Hassan Mirza said a single phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to leaders in Israel and Iran could stop the fighting, citing India’s stature and Modi’s ties to both sides.
- Mirza referenced Modi’s recent Israel visit and India’s economic links with Tehran, describing New Delhi as a plausible bridge based on long-standing energy and trade relationships.
- Urging diplomatic intervention, Mirza highlighted the safety of more than 3.5 million Indians in the UAE and credited the community’s decades-long role in building the country’s economy.
- He said the UAE has not allowed actions against Iran from its territory and added that Kuwait and Qatar have also not permitted such activities, while noting the UAE’s focus on defense and reports of limited damage so far.
- India’s latest outreach includes Modi’s call with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to condemn the attacks and support de-escalation, as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated in Parliament that New Delhi seeks dialogue and safeguards energy security.