New Delhi: Iranian interior minister Eskander Momeni on Friday called on the BRICS nations to adopt a “clear and firm” stance against recent attacks on Iran, even as India tries to build consensus within the bloc over the escalating conflict in West Asia.
Speaking at the BRICS Ministers of Interior Meeting in New Delhi, Momeni said attacks on Iran had violated the country’s sovereignty and caused widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure.
“The aggression against the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the violation of the country’s integrity, the widespread destruction of infrastructure, power plants, residential areas, schools, hospitals and other civilian sites, the killing of women, children and the elderly are a clear manifestation of disregard for all international documents, including the United Nations Charter,” Momeni said.
He then asked BRICS member-states to condemn attacks on national sovereignty, civilians and critical infrastructure.
“He called on BRICS member-states to adopt a clear and firm position in condemning aggression, violations of national sovereignty, attacks against civilians, and the destruction of critical infrastructure,” a statement by the Iranian embassy in India read.
The minister argued that a unified BRICS position would reinforce respect for international law and contribute to international peace and stability.
“He emphasized that a united and resolute BRICS voice in defense of international law, respect for national sovereignty, and opposition to the use of force would send an important message to the international community and contribute to strengthening international peace, security, and stability,” the statement added.
Dr. Eskandar Momeni, Minister of Interior of the Islamic Republic of Iran, addressed the BRICS Ministers of Interior Meeting held in New Delhi today, emphasizing the need for stronger multilateral cooperation to address global challenges. He called for enhanced collaboration… pic.twitter.com/GVyknQyTnL
— Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) July 24, 2026
The appeal comes as India, the current chair of BRICS, continues to grapple with deep divisions within the bloc over the conflict in West Asia. Earlier in April, an 11-nation meeting of BRICS deputy foreign ministers and special envoys in New Delhi ended without a joint statement after extended late-night negotiations and heated exchanges due to differing positions of member states.
Despite those setbacks, New Delhi is pressing ahead with its BRICS agenda this year, including ministerial meetings ahead of the leaders’ summit scheduled for 9-10 September. Forging a common position has proved particularly difficult because both Iran and the United Arab Emirates, now members of the expanded BRICS grouping, are directly affected by the conflict.
“We have an ongoing conversation with BRICS members on the conflict in West Asia,” External Affairs Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said in March. “Some of the BRICS members are also involved directly in the conflict… Because we have differing opinions, it has been difficult for us to forge a consensus on this particular conflict.”
The divisions contrast with the bloc’s position last year under Brazil’s presidency, when BRICS issued a joint statement condemning US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities as violations of international law and expressing concern over attacks on civilian infrastructure.
(Edited by Ajeet Tiwari)
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