Three Countries Said to Be Able to Stop the US-Israel War Against Iran: Who Are They?
The intensifying Middle East conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran has prompted a stark warning from prominent American academic, Professor Jeffrey Sachs. Citing a report from Russia Today (RT), Sachs asserts that only an alliance of three major global powers—India, Russia, and China—can stop the war’s escalation before the world is destroyed.
Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, shared his views on the New Order programme hosted by Afshin Rattansi. He believes the Middle East conflict must be stopped immediately by what he calls the adult figures in the global political landscape.
“There are only three adults in the world right now who can stop this, and they must do it together,” Sachs said on Tuesday (7/4/2026).
Sachs explained that the figures in question are Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to him, they are leaders of the other three superpower nations in the world today, with significant interests in maintaining global stability.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Xi Jinping, and President Vladimir Putin. They are the leaders of the other three superpower nations in the world. They have an interest in preventing the world from exploding from within,” Sachs stated.
In addition to highlighting the role of major powers, Sachs offered sharp criticism of the mindset of parts of Israel’s political leadership. He even compared that thinking to thousands of years ago, which is no longer relevant to modern international law.
“In my view, parts of Israel’s political leadership are in a 6th century BC mentality,” Sachs remarked.
Sachs also emphasised that the BRICS group is the only reliable force when asked about Pakistan’s efforts to mediate peace. He warned India not to continue aligning with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, given the humanitarian situation in the conflict area.
“One should not be friends with Benjamin Netanyahu right now. India, as a great power and superpower, should not align itself with Israel, which has just committed genocide in Gaza,” Sachs said.
Furthermore, Sachs criticised the diplomatic relations between New Delhi and Tel Aviv, which he considers offer no strategic benefits to the Indian people. He urged the Indian government to boldly reject US foreign policy, which he views as a major mistake.
“This is not a friendship, strategic alliance, or partnership. It is not in India’s interests. India has the standing to say no to what I call the American fantasy,” Sachs explained.
Sachs suggested that India take this diplomatic step collectively with other BRICS members such as Russia, China, and Brazil. India’s status as a major influencer in BRICS is seen as key capital for becoming a global peace mediator.
“India has a primary reason to be a candidate for defending peace. Second, it is not pleasant dealing with Donald Trump, so it is better to do it together with partners,” Sachs added.
In concluding his statement, Sachs noted that the long history of relations between India and Iran makes the country an ideal mediator. He also mocked Western countries, which he considers vassal states fully controlled by Washington’s interests.
“Western countries are owned and operated by the United States. India should not repeat the policy line from those vassal states,” Sachs concluded.