Iran Urges BRICS to Condemn US and Israel Amid War
Iran's foreign minister urged BRICS members to denounce military actions by the U.S. and Israel during a summit in New Delhi. Tensions remain high as an Indian-flagged vessel sank in Omani waters following a suspected drone strike while the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed.
Iran urged BRICS members on May 14 to condemn military actions by the United States and Israel. The appeal follows the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about a fifth of global oil shipments. Persistent maritime instability threatens energy flows for major importers like India.
### Diplomatic Friction Within BRICS+ Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi accused the United Arab Emirates of direct involvement in military operations against Iran. This rare face-to-face encounter occurred during a midday meeting in New Delhi. Araqchi described Iran as a victim of illegal expansionism and urged the group to resist Western hegemony.
