Iran is urging the BRICS to condemn Washington and Israel, at the risk of exposing the bloc's divisions.

Iran on Thursday called on BRICS countries to strongly condemn the United States and Israel for what it described as violations of international law and "illegal aggression" against the Islamic Republic. This demand, made during the group's foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi, highlights internal tensions and divisions within the bloc.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi urged BRICS members to adopt a unified stance regarding the ongoing war involving Iran. Tehran is seeking explicit diplomatic support from partners seen as counterweights to Western influence on the international stage.

The war in Iran is dominating discussions at this diplomatic meeting and represents a major test for the unity of the BRICS, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, as well as several new members. However, the divergent positions of the participating countries are complicating the emergence of a common stance on the conflict.

India, the host country of the meeting, focused primarily on the economic and trade consequences of regional tensions. New Delhi expressed concern about disruptions to maritime trade and called for the reopening of strategic routes, particularly in the context of tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.

Indian authorities are also concerned about the potential impact of sanctions and energy disruptions on the global economy. The conflict in the Middle East is already putting significant pressure on oil markets and international supply chains.

This BRICS meeting takes place against a backdrop of significant global geopolitical instability. While some members of the bloc maintain close ties with Tehran, others seek to preserve a diplomatic balance with Western powers, making any joint condemnation particularly delicate.