Modi steers BRICS toward joint statement amid Iran war
By The BriefBrief
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi helped broker a strongly worded joint BRICS statement on Saturday, despite member states holding opposing positions on the escalating war in the Middle East. The move reflects Modi’s ability to align rival BRICS countries around a common messaging line.
WHO:Narendra Modi
WHAT:Modi steered BRICS toward a strongly-worded joint statement despite differing views on the Middle East war escalation
WHEN:Sep 12, 2026
WHERE:India
WHY:To align rival BRICS nations on a common strongly worded statement despite their opposing positions over escalation of the Middle East war.
