BRICS foreign ministers met in Delhi this week to discuss the Iran-Israel conflict and security within the Strait of Hormuz [1].
The meeting comes as rising tensions in the Gulf threaten international shipping lanes, which are critical for global energy supplies and trade. The discussions aim to ensure that maritime flows remain safe and unimpeded despite regional instability [1, 2].
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said the maintenance of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz is necessary [1]. The waterway serves as one of the world's most important chokepoints for oil transport, making its stability a priority for the BRICS bloc [1].
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said the current tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are linked to the broader conflict between the U.S. and Israel [1, 2]. He called for the condemnation of U.S. actions, describing them as aggression tied to the Israel-U.S. conflict [2].
The BRICS ministers focused on the necessity of preventing the escalation of violence in the region to protect global economic interests [1]. The group sought to coordinate a response to the volatility in the Gulf that could disrupt the movement of goods [1, 2].
Throughout the session, the ministers evaluated the geopolitical impact of the U.S. presence in the region [2]. The dialogue centered on the need for a diplomatic resolution to the Iran-Israel disputes to prevent further maritime disruptions [1, 2].
“BRICS foreign ministers met in Delhi this week to discuss the Iran-Israel conflict.”
The inclusion of the Strait of Hormuz on the BRICS agenda signals a concerted effort by non-Western powers to assert influence over global maritime security. By linking regional instability to U.S. foreign policy, the bloc is positioning itself as an alternative diplomatic mediator in the Middle East, emphasizing economic stability over the strategic security frameworks led by the U.S.
