Foreign ministers of BRICS and expanded partner states meet in New Delhi for a two-day session, with the conflict involving Iran—described as a U.S.-Israeli war—and its impact on energy markets dominating discussions. Reuters reports the meeting is set to face pressure over whether the bloc can agree on a unified position and issue a joint statement. India, which holds the BRICS chair in 2026, hosts the talks.
Several outlets say the agenda centers on the Gulf war and disruptions to oil supplies, contributing to fuel shortages and broader economic uncertainty. Deutsche Welle notes that the talks bring Iran and the United Arab Emirates into direct contact, highlighting internal fault lines. Bloomberg reports that India does not succeed in bridging divisions over the Iran conflict, underscoring disagreements among member and partner countries.
Free Malaysia Today adds that Iran urges India, as chair, to use the platform to build consensus condemning U.S. and Israeli actions. Inquirer.net similarly frames the meeting around war-driven energy insecurity and “considerable flux,” with attendees including countries at odds over the February 28 conflict launched by the United States and Israel.
