Is the BRICS bloc divided over US-Israel attacks on Iran?
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Source: Al Jazeera | Original Published At: 2026-03-06 09:16:36 UTC
Key Points
- BRICS has not released a collective statement on the US-Israel attacks on Iran, unlike its quicker response during the 2025 Iran-Israel war.
- South Africa, Russia, and China separately criticized or opposed the strikes, while India called for de-escalation without directly condemning the attacks.
- The report links BRICS silence to India’s chairmanship and New Delhi’s balancing of ties with the US and Israel.
- India and Israel recently deepened defense and technology cooperation during Prime Minister Modi’s February 2026 visit to Israel.
- US-India trade tensions and tariff negotiations are presented as part of the pressure shaping India’s strategic posture.
- The article argues that divergent national priorities inside BRICS are testing bloc unity on security issues.