Summary
The BRICS bloc, a group of countries including Iran, has not officially responded to the ongoing conflict involving the U.S. and Israel against Iran. With India's recent leadership of BRICS, the group has not issued statements, although individual members like Russia and South Africa have spoken out. The bloc, originally formed for economic cooperation, now also deals with security issues.
Key Facts
- BRICS is a group formed in 2009 and includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, with recent additions like Iran.
- The current conflict involves U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, resulting in over 1,230 deaths in six days.
- As of now, BRICS, led by India, has not made an official comment on the conflict.
- South Africa and Russia have individually criticized the attacks, highlighting international law violations.
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered to mediate to help stop the conflict.
- The leadership of BRICS shifted to India in December 2025.
- BRICS has recently expanded its focus from economic issues to include security matters.
- BRICS has expanded to include Indonesia, Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE since 2024.
