Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:50pm on 14 May 2026,Thursday India Global
The BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting began in New Delhi amid rising tensions over the ongoing Iran war, highlighting divisions within the expanded bloc. India called for safe and uninterrupted maritime trade routes, especially through the Strait of Hormuz, as global oil and shipping concerns grow. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged BRICS nations to condemn the US and Israel over attacks on Iran, while tensions between Iran and the UAE complicated efforts for a unified statement. The two-day summit is expected to shape discussions for the upcoming BRICS leaders’ summit in September and test the bloc’s unity during a major global crisis. (PC: EPA)
