BRICS Meeting Overshadowed by U.S.-Israeli Conflict with Iran

The BRICS foreign ministers convened in New Delhi this week amidst escalating tensions stemming from the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, the group now includes Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the UAE.

Iran is pressing India to leverage the BRICS platform against U.S. and Israeli actions. Clashes between Iran and the UAE complicate consensus-building efforts. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will attend, though the UAE's representative remains uncertain.

Rising energy prices, spurred by the conflict, force BRICS nations to implement economic safeguards. While India pushes for a joint resolution, China's neutral stance, reflected in its envoy's attendance, highlights the challenge. The meeting underscores BRICS' role amidst geopolitical conflicts.

(With inputs from agencies.)