Embarrassed by the Iranian crisis, BRICS and others refuse to align with the West
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Source: L'Opinion | Original Published At: 2026-01-16 14:09:09 UTC
Key Points
- India's strategic interest in Iran through the Chabahar port project influences its cautious approach as 2026 BRICS president
- The Iranian crisis highlights a divide between the US-led post-WWII order and a new global architecture advocated by BRICS members like Iran
- Iran's BRICS membership and alignment with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) underscore its role in challenging Western-dominated institutions