Iran urges BRICS nations to condemn US-Israeli war aggression
Summary
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asked BRICS nations to condemn the United States and Israel for violating international law amid the Middle East conflict. He also accused the United Arab Emirates of being directly involved in military actions against Iran during a BRICS+ meeting in India.Key Facts
- Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke at a BRICS+ meeting in New Delhi, calling the US and Israel’s actions violations of international law.
- Araghchi accused the UAE, a US ally, of participating in aggression against Iran.
- Iran launched strikes on US military targets and Gulf states, including the UAE, in response to attacks.
- BRICS+ includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
- India is hosting the BRICS meeting amid tensions relating to the Middle East war and its impact on energy markets.
- India condemned an attack on an Indian-flagged ship near Oman and said all sailors were rescued safely.
- The Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global oil transport, remains open for commercial ships cooperating with Iran’s navy.
- There are divisions within BRICS about the Middle East conflict, making a joint statement uncertain during the meeting.
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