"Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday urged BRICS member states to condemn what he described as violations of international law by the United States and Israel. The war has intensified tensions between Iran and its Gulf neighbours, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, a fellow BRICS+ member. Riyadh has yet to formally join the bloc. Without directly naming the UAE, Araghchi told a news conference that a BRICS member had blocked parts of India's statement."
"India said on Friday that there were differing views among some members regarding the conflict in the Middle East. The BRICS alliance of major developing economies has failed to issue a joint statement after their two-day meeting in India, amid internal divisions over the Iran war which is affecting several members. India hosted the foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi and currently chairs the alliance."
"Araghchi said on Thursday that Iran repeatedly targeted its Gulf neighbour following the outbreak of the war on February 28, reportedly striking the UAE more than any other country involved in the conflict, including Israel. “We have no difficulty with that certain country, they have not been our target in the current war. We only hit American military bases and American military installations, which are unfortunately on their soil,” Araghchi said."
"The UAE representative, Minister of State, Khalifa bin Shaheen Al Marar, rejected Araghchi's remarks, accusing him of attempting to justify terrorist attacks against the UAE and other Gulf states. Al Marar said Iran had launched approximately 3,000 attacks on the UAE using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones. India's statement highlighted areas of consensus amon"
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged BRICS member states to condemn alleged violations of international law by the United States and Israel. BRICS did not release a joint statement after a two-day foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi, where India chairs the bloc. India said members held differing views about the Middle East conflict. Araghchi said a BRICS member blocked parts of India’s statement and claimed Iran targeted American military bases and installations located on Gulf soil rather than the Gulf country itself. The UAE rejected the remarks, accusing Iran of justifying attacks, and said Iran launched about 3,000 attacks on the UAE using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones. The conflict has intensified tensions between Iran and Gulf neighbours, including the UAE.
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