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Iranian President Pezeshkian arrives in New Delhi for BRICS summit, set to meet Modi on conflict and Strait of Hormuz
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Iranian President Pezeshkian arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the BRICS summit, which is described as deeply divided as the war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel enters a dangerous new phase. Pezeshkian is expected to hold a one-on-one meeting with Indian Prime Minister Modi later on Friday, ahead of the summit scheduled for the weekend. The two leaders may discuss the conflict and its impact on the Strait of Hormuz, as well as trade and economic relations. Subject to harsh U.S. sanctions and more than six months of U.S. strikes, Iran is among the most eager BRICS members to shape the bloc into a counterbalance to the U.S.-led order. However, rising tensions with other members, particularly the United Arab Emirates, have complicated efforts to forge a common position. The UAE, which joined BRICS alongside Iran in 2024, has suffered repeated Iranian missile and drone attacks during the war, damaging energy infrastructure and airports. In August, the UAE responded by severing economic ties with Iran.
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On September 11, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the BRICS summit, which is deeply divided as the war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel enters a dangerous new phase.
Pezeshkian is expected to hold a one-on-one meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later on Friday, ahead of the summit scheduled for this weekend. The two leaders may discuss:
- The ongoing conflict and its impact on the Strait of Hormuz
- Trade and economic relations
Subject to harsh U.S. sanctions and more than six months of U.S. strikes, Iran is among the most eager BRICS members to shape the emerging economies bloc into a counterbalance to the U.S.-led economic and political order.
However, escalating tensions with other members, particularly the United Arab Emirates, have complicated efforts to forge a common position at the New Delhi meeting. The UAE, which joined BRICS alongside Iran in 2024, has suffered repeated Iranian missile and drone attacks during the war, damaging energy infrastructure and airports. In August, the UAE responded by severing economic ties with its long-standing trading partner, Iran.
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