MUMBAI - Boman Irani has playfully donned a diplomatic hat in a bid to resolve the ongoing Middle East conflict. In a video shared on social media, the actor-director leaned into his Parsi roots to humorously express his willingness to negotiate with President Donald Trump.

Playing on the linguistic coincidence of his surname, the actor quipped that since the President wants to speak to the "Iranis," he and fellow public figures Smriti Irani and Aruna Irani have been "beckoned" to the table. He stated that while he is ready to do anything for the sake of global peace, he has one firm condition for the White House: the summit must take place at the Dadar Parsi Colony in Mumbai rather than Washington.

The actor joked that if the American delegation visits his neighborhood, they will be treated to traditional dhansak and custard. He added that with a good meal and a gas cylinder, he believes the path to peace would be made "very, very smooth" for everyone involved.

This lighthearted take comes at a time of significant geopolitical tension. Trump recently claimed to have negotiated a five-day ceasefire, though Iran quickly dismissed the statement as a bluff intended to manipulate oil-linked financial markets. While reports suggest that official talks between the US and Iran are technically underway, the situation remains dire as strikes continue to hit critical infrastructure across both Iran and Israel.