Iran Calls on BRICS to Act Autonomously in Defense Against External Attacks

Irã convoca Brics a agir de forma autônoma em sua defesa contra ataques externos
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Source: Brasil 247 | Original Published At: 2026-03-21 13:35:25 UTC

Key Points

  • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for an immediate cessation of what he described as US-Israel aggression to end the regional conflict
  • Pezeshkian spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi by phone and asked the BRICS bloc to play an independent role in preventing aggression against Iran
  • Iran proposed a regional security framework composed of West Asian countries to ensure peace without foreign interference
  • PM Modi condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the Middle East during the discussion with Pezeshkian
  • Modi reiterated the importance of protecting freedom of navigation and keeping maritime routes open and secure
  • The statements were reported by the Iranian embassy in India via X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday
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