During a media briefing following the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov proposed that India could serve as a long-term mediator in easing tensions between the United States and Iran. While acknowledging Pakistan's current role in facilitating immediate talks, Lavrov emphasized India's extensive diplomatic experience and its growing influence in global affairs. He noted that India's interests align with maintaining stability in West Asia, particularly due to its heavy dependence on oil imports from the region. Lavrov suggested that India, as the current BRICS president, could invite key players like Iran and the United Arab Emirates to engage in dialogue aimed at preventing hostilities. He also expressed concerns about certain nations attempting to deepen the conflict between Iran and its Arab neighbors, attributing this aggression to the actions of the US and Israel. As India strengthens its strategic partnerships in the Gulf, Lavrov confirmed that Prime Minister Modi would travel to Russia later this year for the BRICS summit, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic engagements between the two nations.