Iran has called on leaders at the BRICS summit in India to issue a formal condemnation of what it describes as "unlawful aggression" by the United States and Israel. The plea comes as US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held separate discussions concerning the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil shipments.
Tehran's diplomatic push aims to rally support from the bloc of major emerging economies, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, against escalating tensions with Washington and its allies. The Iranian delegation argued that recent US and Israeli military actions violate international law and threaten regional stability.
Simultaneously, Trump and Xi addressed navigation rights and security in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has previously threatened to disrupt traffic in response to sanctions. The talks underscore the high stakes for global energy markets, as any conflict in the region could send oil prices soaring.
No immediate statement from the BRICS chair was released, but the summit is expected to continue behind closed doors.