India navigates tensions at BRICS amid Hormuz attacks and Middle East conflicts

The BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting is being held amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, with the bloc facing significant internal contradictions. Recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi’s visit to New Delhi illustrate the complex geopolitical position New Delhi is managing. India prefers not to intervene directly, but diplomatic efforts are underway to seek solutions.