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BRICS Voices Grave Concern Over Iran Strikes as U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire Holds

Representing 11 emerging economies, the bloc emphasized international law, advocating peaceful dialogue after U.S.-led attacks on Iran’s nuclear program

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People walk next to a mural with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street, early hours of ceasefire, in Tehran, Iran, on June 24.
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Representational image | Reuters

Overview

  • BRICS condemned military strikes on Iran since June 13 as violations of international law and the UN Charter.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel on June 24, and the truce appeared to hold on June 25.
  • The grouping urged parties to de-escalate through existing diplomatic channels and break the cycle of violence.
  • BRICS expressed serious concern over attacks on peaceful nuclear installations and reaffirmed the necessity of a Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons in line with IAEA and UN resolutions.
  • India joined other member states in endorsing the statement, which notably avoided naming the U.S. or Israel while condemning the strikes on Iran.