Iran, UAE Back BRICS Statement Calling for De-escalation in Middle East War
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Source: Arkansas Online | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 09:00:00 UTC
Key Points
- Iran and the United Arab Emirates signed a BRICS joint statement calling for restraint and de-escalation in the Middle East war.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
- The BRICS declaration expressed concern over continued tensions and called for protection of civilians, respect for sovereignty, and security of global trade, supply chains, energy flows, and maritime routes.
- India hosted the summit and framed the meeting as a test of BRICS diplomatic unity amid the Iran-UAE divide.
- Russian, Chinese, and South African leaders attended the summit, with Chinese President Xi Jinping saying BRICS countries should promote equity and justice in the international order.
- Xi also said China was ready to play its due role in achieving peace and stability in the Middle East and called for a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire.