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BRICS Leaders Urge Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza, Condemn Strikes on Iran
Leaders of the BRICS group issued a sharp rebuke of recent air strikes on Iran and called for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, according to a joint declaration released at their summit on Sunday. The 11-member bloc—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and recent additions including Iran—did not name the United States or Israel directly but said the military actions violated international law. The statement expressed deep concern over the targeting of civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities in Iran. 'We condemn the military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran since 13 June 2025,' the bloc said, calling the attacks a breach of international norms. The 12-day conflict The condemnation follows Israeli air strikes that reportedly caused civilian casualties in multiple Iranian cities, including Tehran. Iranian state media said 935 people were killed during the 12-day conflict with Israel, before a U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect. Turning to the ongoing war in Gaza, BRICS leaders demanded the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the enclave and all other occupied Palestinian territories. They urged all sides to engage in good-faith negotiations toward a permanent ceasefire, warning of worsening humanitarian conditions as the conflict enters its 22nd month. BRICS Summit 2025 Host nation Brazil took a notably firm tone, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accusing Israel of carrying out 'genocide' in Gaza and condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war. He also denounced Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel, but said it did not justify the scale of the Israeli response. The summit's final statement coincided with the resumption of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas in Doha, as international pressure mounts to end a war that has killed more than 57,000 people—most of them women and children—and left Gaza's population on the brink of famine. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, as Washington steps up efforts to secure a ceasefire agreement. Related Topics: Brazil Hosts BRICS Summit, Seeks to Avoid Provoking U.S. Under Trump Brazil to Host Next BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro BRICS to Introduce New Common Currency Short link : Post Views: 5
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Iran wins backing of BRICS allies over Israel, US strikes
RIO DE JANEIRO: Iran won the support of fellow BRICS nations meeting in Rio de Janeiro Sunday, with the bloc condemning recent Israel and US air strikes that hit military, nuclear and other targets.'We condemn the military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran since 13 June 2025,' leaders said in a summit statement, without naming the United States or Israel.'We further express serious concern over deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities,' the bloc 11-nation grouping said the strikes 'constitute a violation of international law.'The declaration is a diplomatic victory for Tehran, which has received limited regional or global support after a 12-day bombing campaign by the Israeli military, which culminated in US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities at Natanz, Fordow and BRICS gathering includes Israel's arch foe Iran, but also nations like Russia and China, which have ties with diplomats had been in disagreement over how strongly to denounce Israel's bombing of Iran and its actions in Gaza, but ultimately strengthened their language at Tehran's request.
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Brazil Hosts BRICS Summit, Seeks to Avoid Provoking U.S. Under Trump
Brazil will host the BRICS summit of emerging economies Sunday and Monday, navigating sensitive issues such as Israel's recent attack on Iran, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and U.S. trade tariffs under former President Donald Trump with notable caution. Analysts and diplomats highlight challenges to BRICS' unity following its expansion last year, which doubled its membership and complicated efforts to position the bloc as a new global power center. The summit's restrained agenda is widely seen as a deliberate effort by member states to steer clear of provoking Trump's administration. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is prioritizing topics like artificial intelligence and climate change, even as several key leaders will be absent from the talks. China's President Xi Jinping will miss the BRICS summit for the first time since assuming office in 2012, while Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate via video link amid an international arrest warrant linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Careful Language on Controversial Issues The Rio de Janeiro summit marks a contrast with last year's more confrontational meeting in Russia, where Moscow pushed to create alternatives to U.S.-dominated payment systems as a means to sidestep Western sanctions. A source involved in the summit's preparation, speaking anonymously, said some members have sought stronger language condemning the Gaza crisis and Iran-related tensions, but Brazil aims to keep discussions technical and low-profile. Oliver Stuenkel, a political science professor at Brazil's Getulio Vargas Foundation, expects the final statement to be deliberately vague on Ukraine and Middle Eastern conflicts. The absence of Putin and Xi, who favor a tougher anti-Western stance, is likely to soften the summit's tone, contrasting with Brazil and India's preference for a non-aligned approach. A Brazilian official told Reuters the group plans to issue three joint statements and a final declaration, all tempered to avoid escalating geopolitical tensions. João Alfredo Nyegray, a geopolitics expert at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná, said the summit had the potential to offer an alternative voice amid global instability but is hampered by the withdrawal of Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and uncertain representation from Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. 'This moment calls for high-level coordination, but instead we see fragmentation,' Nyegray noted. Brazil Cautious Amid U.S. Trade Concerns As chair of BRICS, Brazil has outlined six strategic priorities: healthcare cooperation, trade and investment, climate change, governance of artificial intelligence, peace and security, and institutional development. The emphasis on less contentious topics like intra-BRICS trade and global health reflects Brazil's cautious approach after Trump's return to the White House. Ana Garcia, a professor at the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, said Brazil is keen to avoid antagonizing the Trump administration to protect its economy from tariff retaliation. Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS countries should they challenge the dominance of the U.S. dollar — a risk Brazil is working hard to avoid, even as it continues to call for reform of Western-led global institutions. Key Leaders Absent as BRICS Expands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Egypt's Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi will also be absent. Both countries joined BRICS in 2024 alongside Ethiopia, Indonesia, and the UAE. Saudi Arabia, invited to participate in discussions, has yet to confirm its membership. With the bloc now including 10 strategic partners — such as Belarus, Cuba, and Vietnam — Brazil has added 'institutional development' to the agenda to manage the group's rapid growth and improve cohesion. Despite the absences, the summit remains a critical forum for emerging economies to explore alternatives amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty caused by Trump-era trade policies, according to Bruce Scheidl, a BRICS expert at the University of Sao Paulo. For Lula, the summit offers a respite from domestic political challenges, including declining popularity and tensions with Congress. It also provides a platform to advance climate negotiations ahead of the COP30 talks scheduled for November in Belém, Brazil. Related Topics: Brazil to Host Next BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro Saudi Arabia's Entry into BRICS: What Does It Mean for the Global South? Russian First Deputy PM Comments on Saudi Arabia Joining BRICS Short link : Post Views: 158
