US-Iran War Live Updates: No military solution exists for Iran issues, says Araghchi at BRICS FM meeting

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi that there are no military solutions to resolving issues concerning Iran. He emphasized Iran’s commitment to diplomacy and defending its sovereignty, calling on BRICS member countries and the international community to condemn U.S. and Israeli military actions in West Asia, which he described as unlawful aggression violating the UN Charter. In parallel, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held bilateral talks in China, where they agreed to maintain the Strait of Hormuz’s openness amid ongoing tensions in West Asia. Xi expressed China’s opposition to militarization of the strait and reiterated that Iran ‘can never have a nuclear weapon,’ aligning with U.S. concerns. Both leaders also agreed to establish a ‘constructive, strategic, and stable relationship’ between China and the U.S., covering economic, trade, and security cooperation. Xi stressed the need for balanced outcomes from the talks, framing them as beneficial for both nations and global stability. He urged deeper collaboration in sectors like economy, trade, health, and law enforcement. Meanwhile, the economic impact of the West Asia conflict continues to unfold, with soaring oil prices projected to generate an additional $850 million in revenue for New Mexico, despite Democratic opposition to the war’s economic fallout. The meeting highlighted diverging but interlinked priorities: Iran’s diplomatic push for non-military conflict resolution, China’s role as a mediator, and the U.S.’s strategic positioning in the region. Araghchi’s call for condemning U.S. and Israeli actions underscores Iran’s stance on international law, while Trump and Xi’s discussions reflect broader geopolitical efforts to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz and curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions.