Iran conflict shows limits of BRICS as India faces pressure to pick sides
India is facing pressure to take a stand on the Iran conflict as the leader of the BRICS group, with the country having strong economic ties with the UAE and other Gulf nations. The BRICS group has failed to take a position on the war due to internal divisions, with members such as China and Russia potentially extending tacit support to Iran.
India is under pressure to steer the BRICS group towards taking a firmer stand on the Iran conflict. The conflict began after the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, killing senior leadership and triggering a global energy crisis. Iran has responded by firing rockets at the UAE and Saudi Arabia. India has strong economic ties with the UAE and other Gulf nations, where almost 10 million Indians work. The BRICS group has failed to take a position on the war due to internal divisions. India is resisting calls to intervene via the BRICS, instead facilitating discussions between members for a resolution.
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