War overshadows BRICS forum bringing together Iran and UAE in India

Source: The Times of Israel | Original Published At: 2026-05-13 08:37:59 UTC

Key Points

• BRICS foreign ministers gathering in New Delhi, India on May 14-15, 2026, with India serving as 2026 chair
• US-Israel war on Iran casting shadow over the meeting, testing BRICS ability to reach consensus on joint statement
• Iran urged BRICS platform to build consensus condemning US and Israeli actions in Gulf conflict
• Tensions emerged between UAE and Iran following missile and drone exchanges in the region
• India expressed hope for joint statement despite difficulties due to some BRICS members being directly involved in conflict
• China represented by Ambassador to India rather than Foreign Minister due to US President Trump's Beijing visit
• Strait of Hormuz closure by Iran caused soaring energy prices, prompting BRICS nations to introduce emergency economic measures