New Delhi (TDI): Tehran has called on BRICS member states to strongly condemn US and Israeli aggression against Iran, as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in India for a meeting of BRICS foreign ministers.
In remarks shared upon his arrival in New Delhi, Araghchi said countries of the Global South should challenge what he called the West’s “false sense of superiority” and adopt a united position on the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Speaking to media during the summit, the Iranian foreign minister also said that the main obstacle to navigation through the Strait of Hormuz was the US naval blockade, adding that commercial vessels must coordinate with the Iranian navy for safe passage through the strategic waterway.
The Iran war has emerged as a major issue during US President Donald Trump’s high-level visit to China, where he is expected to discuss the conflict with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Washington is reportedly seeking Beijing’s assistance in persuading Tehran to scale back its nuclear activities and ease tensions in the Persian Gulf.
The United States has demanded that Iran abandon its nuclear program and stop restricting maritime movement in the Strait of Hormuz, a route previously used for nearly one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas trade.
Iran, however, has insisted on compensation for war-related damage, the lifting of US restrictions on its ports, and an end to military operations involving its regional allies, including Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The conflict has continued to disrupt global energy markets and supply chains, driving up oil prices and increasing inflation concerns worldwide.
China, which remains one of the largest buyers of Iranian oil, continues to maintain close relations with Tehran. Ship-tracking data showed that Chinese-linked oil tankers have continued passing through the Strait of Hormuz despite regional tensions.
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Several countries are also reportedly exploring alternative shipping arrangements involving Iran, Iraq, and Pakistan, potentially increasing Tehran’s influence over regional maritime trade routes.
Japan-linked oil tankers have also resumed limited movement through the strait, despite ongoing security concerns.
