Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, asked BRICS nations to condemn the actions of the United States and Israel, claiming they violate international law. This statement came during talks in Delhi, as diplomats from several emerging economies were discussing issues related to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Araqchi specifically accused the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of being involved in military attacks against Iran.
He described Iran as a victim of aggression and urged BRICS countries, which include Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the UAE, to oppose what he called Western dominance. Araqchi called for explicit condemnation from BRICS members regarding the actions of the U. S. and Israel.
The context of these discussions included tensions that have arisen from Iranian retaliatory strikes on Gulf states, including the UAE, in response to U. S. and Israeli attacks. The diverging stances among BRICS nations may pose challenges for reaching a unified statement.
India, as the current chair of BRICS and having deepening ties with the UAE, is particularly impacted by the conflict, especially due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipments. The ongoing conflict has affected Indian oil imports, leading to significant supply issues.
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar emphasized the importance of safe maritime traffic and criticized measures that harm developing countries while highlighting the necessity of diplomatic dialogue over coercive actions. Meanwhile, during the BRICS meeting, U. S. President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping discussed the Iran conflict and the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
With information from Reuters
