BRICS must step up as mediator in Iran-US war: Prof Hamed Mousavi

Iran’s growing pressure over the Strait of Hormuz and the wider West Asia conflict dominated discussions at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meet in New Delhi, with Tehran pushing the bloc to take on a stronger diplomatic role. Experts warned that prolonged tensions could disrupt global oil markets, raise shipping costs, and deepen economic uncertainty for energy-importing countries such as India. The summit also highlighted divisions within BRICS over how to respond to the Iran-US standoff and the evolving geopolitical landscape in the Gulf region.