Why has the US-Israeli war on Iran left Brics speechless?

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Maria SiowMarch 10, 2026 at 07:03 AM

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Following US and Israeli strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader, triggering a major regional crisis, BRICS has remained silent, failing to issue a joint statement. This silence, despite individual condemnations from members like China, Russia, and Brazil, highlights the bloc's struggle to unify its voice after recent expansion. The inclusion of Iran, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, intended to strengthen BRICS's position in a multipolar world, has instead created internal divisions. Iran's retaliatory strikes against US assets in the region, including in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, further complicate the situation, demonstrating the challenges BRICS faces in achieving consensus amidst conflicting member interests. The expansion, scheduled to take effect in January 2024, appears to have outpaced the bloc's ability to act cohesively.

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Masoud Pezeshkian 40% Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan 40% Brazil 60% China 60% Russia ×260% Saudi Arabia ×260% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 70% United Arab Emirates ×370% United States ×390% Israel ×290% BRICS ×6100% Iran ×5100%

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brics 100% us-israeli war on iran 90% joint statement 70% multipolar world order 60% global south 60% regional crisis 50% retaliatory strikes 50% saudi arabia 40% united arab emirates 40%