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Iran war expected to test BRICS unity during the summit this weekend

Iran war expected to test BRICS unity during the summit this weekend
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Source: CNA | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 03:11:38 UTC

Key Points

  • The BRICS Summit takes place more than six months after the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran.
  • The ongoing Iran war is expected to test BRICS unity during the summit.
  • Experts say the conflict presents Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a dilemma over steering the bloc toward consensus.
  • India is weighing how to address shared challenges within BRICS without antagonising the United States.
  • The BRICS consensus issue coincides with New Delhi negotiating a trade deal with Washington.
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