Trump, Tehran, and a Choked Hormuz: Time for India & BRICS to Step In
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Source: The Quint | Original Published At: 2026-05-01 09:52:48 UTC
Key Points
- US-Iran peace talks remain stalled while a dual blockade in the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global energy flows.
- India holds the 2026 BRICS Chair and maintains strategic relations with all principal actors in the conflict.
- Authors advocate for India to issue a strong statement on behalf of BRICS to pressure the US and Iran to restore the status quo.
- A recent meeting of BRICS deputy foreign ministers in New Delhi ended without a joint statement due to lack of consensus.
- The upcoming BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in May is identified as a key opportunity to focus on the Hormuz issue.
- BRICS membership includes Iran and the UAE, making the blockade a direct concern for the bloc's energy security.