Iran demands BRICS condemn US, Israel over West Asia conflict as UAE rift clouds consensus

Iran urged BRICS member states to condemn the United States and Israel over what it described as ‘unlawful aggression’ in the West Asia conflict, seeking a joint statement at the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting. The ongoing rift with the UAE is complicating efforts to reach consensus, with Iran accusing the UAE of providing military support to the US and Israel. Iran cautioned against relying on Washington and Israel for regional security.