BRICS criticized for inaction amid Israel-Iran conflict
Cooperation areas
Source: Middle East Eye | Original Published At: 2026-03-02 15:19:22 UTC
Key Points
- BRICS has not issued a collective statement following Israel's attack on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei.
- India's pro-Israel stance and Iran's retaliatory attacks on UAE complicate consensus within the bloc.
- Analysts warn this inaction damages BRICS' credibility as a Global South leader.
- China's reported weapons supply to Iran contrasts with India's condemnation of Iranian strikes.
- Expansion and non-binding institutional design are cited as structural challenges for BRICS unity.