Why it matters:
The unified stance by BRICS, an economic bloc representing nearly half of the world’s population, indicates international opposition to unilateral military attacks against Iran and highlights the shifting global power dynamics in favor of multilateralism and international law.
What he’s saying:
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi on X: “Iran appreciates BRICS’ explicit condemnation of recent Israeli and U.S. military aggression.”
He stressed that BRICS countries had firmly stated that “deliberate attacks on Iran’s civilian infrastructure and nuclear facilities, under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency, are a violation of international law and global norms.”
What they’re saying:
In a joint communiqué issued at the BRICS summit in Brazil, heads of state and government officials from member countries condemned the U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran and described them as violations of international law.
They also stressed: “We call for the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.”
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