India, March 21 -- India will not play a mediatory role in the West Asia crisis, a top Government of India official told The Pioneer. The official said that this is neither the right time nor a feasible situation for India to intervene as a mediator, despite its strong and balanced ties with all three nations involved - the US, Israel and Iran.Several influential voices have publicly backed India's potential role. Former US official Douglas MacGregor argued that Prime Minister Narendra Modi could act as an effective intermediary, citing India's neutrality and growing global stature. Similarly, former UAE envoy Hussain Hassan Mirza suggested that India's leadership holds the diplomatic weight to push for a ceasefire.

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