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India an important player, can help in de-escalating tensions in Gulf: Iran

Soleimani's killing was the most dramatic escalation yet in spiralling tensions between Iran and the US

Iran's foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.
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Iran's foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Press Trust of India New Delhi
India can play a role in de-escalating tensions in the Gulf region as New Delhi is an important player, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said on Wednesday.
 
His remarks come amid tensions between the US and Iran over the killing of Iranian general Maj Gen Qasem Soleimani.
India has been maintaining that it would like the situation to de-escalate as soon as possible and the country has been in touch with key players, including Iran, United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar, as it has important interests in the region.
 
"India can play a role in de-escalating tensions in the Gulf region