Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks at BRICS meeting
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi used his speech at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi (held under India’s 2026 chairmanship) to sharply condemn U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran and to push for sweeping reform of global‑governance institutions.
Core themes of his speech
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Condemnation of “illegal aggression”: Araghchi called on BRICS members to “unequivocally condemn” what he described as unlawful attacks by the United States and Israel on Iranian civilians, schools, and infrastructure, referencing strikes that began in late February 2026.
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Demand for reform of global order: Speaking at a session on “Rebuilding the Global Order,” he argued that reform of the UN Security Council is not optional but a necessity for the UN system’s credibility, and urged BRICS to become the “backbone of true multilateralism.”
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BRICS as a balancing force: He framed BRICS as a platform to create “strategic balance” against Western‑dominated structures, stressing stronger economic, financial, and technological cooperation so that member states can reduce dependence on “monopolistic” systems and pursue independent, sustainable development.
Regional and political thrust
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Araghchi accused the United States of acting with a “sense of impunity” and insisted there is no military solution to the war around Iran, reiterating Tehran’s stated commitment to diplomacy.
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In a separate tension at the same meeting, he also accused the United Arab Emirates of direct involvement in operations against Iran, warning that security alliances with the U.S. and Israel do not guarantee long‑term safety for Gulf states.
