New Delhi, March 3 -- Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence on India's ties with Iran amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes by the United States and Israel.

Speaking to ANI on Monday, Bhagat called for India's role in promoting dialogue as an alternative to violence to resolve the conflict in West Asia.

"War is a problem; war is not a solution to any problem. India is regarded as the country of Gandhi and Buddha. Dialogue is the only solution to peace. India alone can play the role of guide for the entire world today. Prime Minister should break his silence and clearly state whether we are with Iran or not," the Con...