The BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, hosted by India, showcased strong participation from all member nations and partner countries, under the chairmanship of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. This meeting followed the last gathering on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) on September 26, 2025, where India took on the role of incoming BRICS Chair for 2026. The gathering in New Delhi is of significant importance, particularly because it included Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi. His decision to attend, despite Iran being in a state of war for nearly three months, underscores the meeting's critical role in shaping global geopolitics.

Araghchi’s visit to India comes at a particularly pivotal moment, as the global community is increasingly exploring a potential resolution to the ongoing war. His presence carries significant weight, especially in light of the widespread speculation among foreign policy experts that he would not attend the meeting in New Delhi. This apprehension stems from diplomatic channels revealing Tehran's dissatisfaction with New Delhi regarding its silence on the United States' illegal war against Iran.

Moreover, Iranian officials are particularly frustrated that India has not issued a national statement condemning the........

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