A fact-check on viral claims regarding a phone call between PM Modi and the Iranian President, analyzing BRICS’ diplomatic stance on the US-Iran conflict and internal divisions within the bloc.
Russian envoy Kiril Dmitriev emphasizes the bloc’s cooperation is key to overcoming regional challenges, while Iran calls for independent action.
Russian economic aide Maxim Oreshkin highlights BRICS’ shift away from Western-dominated trade toward South-South cooperation, ahead of the 18th BRICS+ Summit in New Delhi.
The 6th BRICS CCI WE Summit stressed transitioning from dialogue to meaningful action in empowering women’s leadership in science, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
The absence of a united front within the group stems primarily from a pragmatism of balance.
Amidst geopolitical conflict, BRICS members coordinate diplomatic and economic responses, utilizing independent financial platforms and strengthening defense ties.
Iranian president requests immediate ceasefire, demands guarantees against new offensives, and proposes regional framework without foreign interference
The Will for Peace 2026 naval exercise off South Africa’s coast, involving China, Russia and Iran, opened a new geopolitical front while US reaction shows Washington views this as a power message during international tensions.
Amid escalating violence in the Iran war, BRICS states face growing pressure to respond. India holds the 2026 presidency and views the bloc as ‘non-Western’ but not ‘anti-Western’.
