{
  "id": 2172693,
  "title": "India can help Iran-US reach agreement, says Motlagh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/india-can-help-iran-us-reach-agreement-says-motlagh",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-20T15:09:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/india-can-help-create-conditions-for-iran-us-agreement-iranian-consul-general-on-ending-west-asia-conflict/articleshow/133381505.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: Iranian Consul General in Mumbai, Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh, has suggested that India can help facilitate a resolution between Iran and the United States, ending the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Speaking about India's potential role in bringing Tehran and Washington back to the negotiating table, Motlagh described India as a peace-loving country that could contribute to mediation efforts between the two sides. India has long advocated for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve international conflicts, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterating this stance during his recent visit to Australia. The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy shipments, has been a major point of contention amid the tensions, further emphasizing the need for diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and facilitate a possible Iran-US agreement.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Swiggy's India touch to help in race with rival Blinkit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/swiggys-india-touch-to-help-in-race-with-rival-blinkit",
        "published": "2026-08-20T08:07:47.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}