The Iran conflict is expected to dominate the BRICS foreign ministers meeting beginning Thursday in New Delhi. The gathering will test the bloc’s ability to reach consensus on the escalating Gulf crisis. Divisions among member states could complicate efforts to issue a joint statement on regional tensions.

Iran urged India, the current BRICS chair, to build support against US and Israeli military actions. Tehran wants the bloc to adopt a stronger collective position condemning attacks linked to the Gulf conflict. However, disagreements between Iran and the United Arab Emirates may challenge diplomatic negotiations during the summit.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov are expected to attend the talks. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will reportedly miss the meeting because of President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing. China will instead be represented by its ambassador to India, Xu Feihong.

Meanwhile, Indian officials acknowledged difficulties in achieving consensus because several BRICS members are directly involved in the conflict. Despite tensions, New Delhi remains hopeful that ministers can agree on a joint declaration. Former Indian diplomat Manjeev Singh Puri described the continued dialogue among BRICS nations as a positive development.

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The war’s economic impact is also influencing discussions among emerging economies within the bloc. Rising energy prices have pushed several BRICS countries to introduce emergency economic protection measures. Analysts believe the meeting could shape future diplomatic coordination on Middle East stability and global energy security.