New Delhi, May 15 -- Highlighting New Delhi's growing influence as a global peacemaker, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday asserted that India can play a "greater role" in de-escalating the volatile situation in West Asia.

Addressing a press conference in the national capital following a meeting of the BRICS Foreign Ministers, Araghchi made it clear that Tehran sees no future in armed conflict.

He stated that there is no military solution to the current crisis and that a "negotiated settlement" remains the only viable path forward.

Underscoring Tehran's openness to Indian mediation, he remarked, "We will welcome any constructive role by India."

This outreach comes as West Asia remains locked in a cold, precarious stalem...