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Iran Backs India’s Peace Initiative, Says One BRICS Member Is Blocking War Consensus

Iran Welcomes India’s Peace Push, Says One BRICS Nation Blocking Consensus On War
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Source: News18 | Original Published At: 2026-05-14 04:25:32 UTC

Key Points

  • Iran’s deputy foreign minister said Tehran welcomes India-led initiatives to promote peace and stability in West Asia.
  • He claimed one BRICS member state is insisting on condemning Iran, which has blocked a joint BRICS consensus on the conflict.
  • The remarks came before the BRICS foreign ministers’ conclave in New Delhi, chaired by India, with Iran and Russia participating.
  • Iran said it is developing, with Oman, a service-and-payment framework for merchant shipping through the Strait of Hormuz under international norms.
  • Tehran signaled it could reopen Hormuz more fully if U.S. pressure on Iranian ports and assets is lifted.
  • The article says differences between Iran and the United Arab Emirates have complicated India’s efforts to secure a common BRICS position.
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