Iran has urged BRICS nations to take a stronger stance against the United States and Israel, calling for a formal condemnation over alleged breaches of international law amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, made the appeal during a two-day BRICS+ meeting in New Delhi, where global security and the ongoing energy crisis were key topics of discussion. Araghchi accused Western powers of fueling instability and described Iran as a victim of what he called unlawful aggression and expansionist policies.
He called on member states of BRICS, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates, to reject what he termed Western dominance in global affairs. He specifically urged the bloc to openly condemn actions by the United States and Israel, arguing that such conduct undermines international law and global stability.
In a separate statement reported by Iranian media, Araghchi alleged that the United Arab Emirates had played a role in recent hostilities involving Iran, a claim made during the same forum where Emirati representatives were present.
The meeting comes amid heightened regional tensions, with recent military exchanges and disruptions affecting shipping routes in the Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz, an area critical to global oil and gas supplies.
Araghchi further stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial shipping, provided vessels comply with Iranian naval regulations.
