Iran, Oman Agree on New Strait of Hormuz Routes; BRICS Summit Addresses West Asia

Source: Republic World | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 04:38:41 UTC

Key Points

• Iran and Oman agreed on the details of new entry and exit routes for the Strait of Hormuz and will brief Gulf countries at a regional meeting in Muscat.
• Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a BRICS Summit interview that BRICS aims to counter U.S. unilateral sanctions and promote alternative trade and cooperation.
• Pezeshkian said BRICS members should support each other to fight unilateralism and change trade interactions independent of sanctions by individual countries.
• Indian Economic Relations Secretary Sudhakar Dalela said BRICS reached a consensus on West Asia, with dialogue and diplomacy as guiding principles.
• The 18th BRICS Summit adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, expressing concern over escalating tensions in West Asia and calling for maximum restraint.
• The declaration stressed protection of civilians, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and maintaining global trade, supply chains, and energy flows under international law.