India’s Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, says India does not need to “take a leaf” from Pakistan’s efforts to mediate the Iran crisis. He argues that stepping into the dispute through mediation would not have helped India because the field is already “crowded.” Doraiswami’s comments frame India’s position as one of measured involvement rather than adopting another country’s diplomatic posture. The remarks appear in response to discussions around third-party mediation in the Iran situation, including Pakistan’s stated role. According to the account, Doraiswami does not suggest that mediation is inherently ineffective, but emphasizes that adding another mediator to an already active diplomatic arena may not produce additional value for India. The statement is presented as an explanation of India’s decision-making and diplomatic calculus regarding engagement on the Iran crisis.