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BRICS Summit in New Delhi Brings Iran’s President Together With Regional Leaders

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The Facts

  • India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.
  • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is attending the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Masoud Pezeshkian during the summit.
  • Modi urged resolution of the West Asia conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.
  • Modi highlighted freedom of navigation and the safety of seafarers in his talks with Pezeshkian.
  • Iran and the United Arab Emirates hold opposing positions on the West Asia conflict.
  • Differences involving Iran and the UAE have hindered efforts to draft a joint BRICS declaration.

Context

Who is participating in the summit?

The meeting includes leaders from India, Russia, China, Iran and South Africa, among others in the expanded BRICS grouping. NYT India News, Breakin…

Why did maritime security feature in Modi’s meeting with Iran’s president?

Modi said freedom of navigation and the safety of seafarers needed continued attention amid developments in West Asia. Hindustan Times MoneyControl

What could complicate a joint BRICS statement?

Russia said differences between Iran and the UAE were negatively affecting efforts to draft a joint declaration on the West Asia conflict. News18

Where Left and Right agree

Left and right largely agree on this one.

What both sides accept
Direct engagement with Iran through Modi's talks with Pezeshkian on dialogue and seafarer safety is worthwhile even as the Iran-UAE rift blocks a joint declaration.
Where Left and Right differ in emphasis
Both back talking to Tehran; the left frames inclusion itself as the fix for conflict, while the right frames it as a way to keep American forces uninvolved.
Watch for
Whether negotiators resolve the single disputed paragraph on the Iran-Israel-U.S. war and Iran's UAE strikes to produce a finalized "Delhi Declaration" would show whether the summit's inclusion of Iran can convert into actual consensus text.The Hindu

How left and right read it

Left says

Ending a war requires talking to the people fighting it. That is why it matters that Modi could press Pezeshkian directly on dialogue, diplomacy, and the safety of seafarers — the crews who absorb the costs of escalation rather than set it in motion. Iran and the UAE clash sharply enough to stall a joint declaration, yet a table that seats both rivals does what exclusion cannot. Who benefits from an empty chair?

“The summit of the BRICS group of emerging economies is designed to show what world leadership looks like when the West is not in the room.” — The New York Times↗

Right says

The cost of owning someone else's quarrel is the bill America keeps paying, which is why it matters that India, hosting the summit in New Delhi, pressed Pezeshkian directly on dialogue, freedom of navigation and the safety of seafarers. Iran and the UAE cannot agree enough to draft a joint declaration. That is their region's burden. Talk to Tehran where our own interests require it, but keep American forces out of it.

The receipts — 100 sources

Wire services (1)

ReutersReutersIndia's Modi stresses need to protect navigation, seafarers ...

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Free Press JournalBRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi Welcomes Xi, Putin, Pezeshkian, R...
LatestLYPM Modi Opens BRICS Summit 2026, Says India Is Building Econ...
MoneyControlRulemaking making to representation: PM Modi's big global go...
News18Hand-In-Hand With Pezeshkian, Rosh Hashanah Greetings To Bib...
Deccan HeraldBRICS Summit: Modi hosts Iran at table as oil prices surge
Republic World'Working on Iran's NBD Membership': Iran FM Araghchi Describ...
CNBCTehran won't surrender to the U.S., Iranian President Pezesh...
NDTVVideo | BRICS Summit 2026 | President Droupadi Murmu Meets I...
Asian News International (ANI)"Working on Iran's NBD membership": Iran FM Araghchi describ...
NewsBytesBRICS summit: Consensus reached on joint statement, to be re...
NDTVOpinion | Can India Mediate A 'Truce' Between Iran And UAE D...
The Straits TimesXi takes centre stage at Modi's BRICS summit
Republic WorldPresident Droupadi Murmu Meets Iranian Counterpart Masoud Pe...
India TodayIran President Meets Droupadi Murmu, Speaks On Narendra Modi...
India TodayRelations with PM increasingly getting better, Iran's Pezesh...
MoneyControlPresident Droupadi Murmu meets Iranian counterpart Masoud Pe...
LatestLYWorld News | President Droupadi Murmu Meets Iranian Counterp...
Asian News International (ANI)President Droupadi Murmu meets Iranian counterpart Masoud Pe...
Bloomberg BusinessXi Takes Center Stage at Modi's BRICS Summit as Iran War Dee...
France 24BRICS summit set to be dominated by wars in Ukraine and Iran
India TodayIran President Speaks On West Asia Conflict, Strait Of Hormu...
Arab NewsBRICS leaders meet in India as wars and US tensions test the...
The HinduBRICS leaders meet in India as wars and U.S. tensions test t...
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India TodayBRICS Summit In Delhi: Iranian President Interview, West Asi...
Republic WorldBRICS 2026: Why the New Delhi Summit Matters for India as Tw...
India TodayIran President Masoud Pezeshkian Speaks To India Today Amid ...
India TodayIran President Speaks On Strait Of Hormuz, PM Modi Ties, BRI...
https://www.outlookindia.com/BRICS Common Currency Still Under Consideration, Says Iran F...
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LatestLYWorld News | Belarus Foreign Affairs Minister Ryzhenkov Arri...
Asian News International (ANI)Belarus Foreign Affairs Minister Ryzhenkov arrives in Delhi ...
The New York TimesAs Oil Prices Rise, BRICS Leaders Have What U.S. Doesn't: Ir...
India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com'We are so lucky': BRICS delegates crowd around PM Modi for ...
NDTVPM Modi, Iran's Pezeshkian Hand-In-Hand: India's Picture Per...
The Financial ExpressBRICS Summit 2026 Live: PM Modi, Xi Jinping's bilateral meet...
News18'Can We Have A Picture?' PM Modi Gets A Fan Moment At BRICS ...
OneindiaBRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi to Hold 7 Bilateral Meetings, Che...
News18India-Iran Ties Get Big BRICS Boost | Modi & Pezeshkian Push...
News18PM Modi's BRICS Balancing Act: Can India Bridge The Iran-UAE...
WIONBRICS Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: China's Xi Jinping leaves fo...
News18More Than A Gesture? PM Modi Holds Iran's Pezeshkian's Hand ...
India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.comBRICS Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: PM Modi meets Iran's Pezeshk...
NDTVVideo | PM Modi-Xi Talks Today; BRICS 2027 Declaration Talks...
The TelegraphIran calls for intra-BRICS business in grouping currencies a...
NDTVVideo | BRICS Business Forum | Modi-Putin Hug, Iran Handshak...
Greater KashmirPM, Iranian President back dialogue, diplomacy
LatestLYWorld News | Sure That India Can Lead BRICS in an Excellent ...
The Star Putin joins BRICS summit in New Delhi
Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism | Breaking News J&KFreedom of navigation, seafarers safety important for promot...
Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism | Breaking News J&KPM Modi, Iranian Prez Pezeshkian discuss bilateral ties and ...
The Indian ExpressWe can revive relations together, says Pezeshkian after meet...
TimesNow'We Will Not Surrender': Iran President Pezeshkian Warns US,...
Asian News International (ANI)"Peace can only be established when there is justice": Mirwa...
Asian News International (ANI)Sure that India can lead BRICS in an excellent way: Iranian ...
Deccan HeraldIran will not surrender to bullies: President Masoud Pezeshk...
UPIModi hosts leaders of Russia, Iran and China at BRICS summit
Rediff.com India Ltd.Iran won't bow to 'bullying': Pezeshkian's message to US, Is...
The TribuneEnsure navigation freedom, Iran told - The Tribune
Telangana TodayPezeshkian in Delhi: Iran won't surrender to oppression
The Times of IndiaPM doubles down on friendship with Iran, seeks win-win strat...
The New Indian Express'We will not be bullied': Pezeshkian warns US, Israel in New...
Economic TimesBRICS 2026: Hand-in-hand Modi, Pezeshkian talk Hormuz, Chaba...
NDTV'US, Israel Want To Bully Us, But We Won't Kneel': Iran Pres...
eNCAnewsIndia welcomes leaders for BRICS Summit
Greater KashmirIran will not surrender to bullies: President Masoud Pezeshk...
Economic TimesModi asks BRICS to remove top 10 trade barriers, pitches Ind...
UrduPointIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Meets Indian PM Narendra...
The Express TribuneIranian president urges BRICS to prevent obstruction of legi...
LatestLYWorld News | "Had Nice Talks with PM Modi...will Pave Way fo...
LatestLY'Iran Won't Surrender to Oppression', Says Masoud Pezeshkian...
The Times of India'U.S. Not A Superpower Neighbor': Carney's 'MOST HUMILIATING...
LatestLYWorld News | From Moscow Ties to West Asia Peace: PM Modi's ...
Greater KashmirPM Modi calls for safeguarding freedom of navigation in talk...
Business StandardPM Modi urges safeguarding navigation freedom in talks with ...
Firstpost'We Will Not...': Modi-Pezeshkian's Iran Pledge Amid War; US...
LatestLYWorld News | "Had Nice Talks with PM Modi...will Pave Way fo...
Asian News International (ANI)From Moscow ties to West Asia peace: PM Modi's BRICS day mar...
Kashmir ObserverIran Will Not Surrender to Bullies: Pezeshkian in Delhi
The HinduBRICS negotiators work late into evening to find consensus f...
India TodayCan we have a picture? BRICS delegates gather around PM Modi...
Asian News International (ANI)"Had nice talks with PM Modi...will pave way for further coo...
TimesNowHand In Hand At BRICS: PM Modi Walks Red Carpet With Pezeshk...
India TV NewsPutin on one side, Iran's Pezeshkian on another: PM Modi's s...
MoneyControlModi calls for safeguarding freedom of navigation in talks w...
ThePrintIndia's Modi stresses need to protect navigation, seafarers ...
The Times of IndiaPutin Takes Big Sanctions Swipe At Trump, EU, Opens New Batt...
The StatesmanIndia and Iran should move forward with long term, win-win s...
Anadolu AjansıAmid US-Iran war, Indian premier urges 'continued efforts' f...
Deccan ChronicleModi Pushes for West Asia Peace in Talks With Pezeshkian; Fl...
WIONWars, trade and seafarers: What Modi's Putin, Pezeshkian mee...
The StatesmanPM Modi, Prez Pezeshkian discuss West Asia crisis, stress di...
India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.comBRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi calls for peace in West Asia in m...
NewsBytesPM Modi meets Iranian president, discusses regional stabilit...
Hindustan TimesModi urges Iran's Pezeshkian to resolve West Asia conflict t...
LatestLYWorld News | PM Modi Stresses Lasting Regional Peace, Freedo...
The New Indian ExpressModi, Pezeshkian push long-term win-win strategy amid West A...
The TribuneIndia, Iran should move forward with long-term, win-win stra...
The Times of IsraelIndia's Modi stresses need to protect navigation, seafarers ...

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