"Some BRICS members are directly involved in the current situation in the West Asia region, which has impacted forging a consensus on a common BRICS position on the ongoing conflict. As chair of BRICS, India has been facilitating discussions among members through the Sherpa channel, referring to the bloc's main conduit for communication and coordination among member countries."
"Though the alliance has potential as a forum for dialogue, it is perhaps unrealistic to expect BRICS to issue a joint statement, let alone intervene in any manner. It can occur when the conflict reaches a hurting stalemate for the member countries. Iran has had inherent problems with the UAE and Saudi Arabia, making it difficult to establish consensus since Iran itself is a party to the conflict."
Iran, which joined BRICS in 2024, is calling on the 11-member emerging economies bloc to condemn US-Israel military actions and support regional stability. However, BRICS faces significant obstacles in responding to Iran's demands. India, the current chair, has maintained a neutral stance advocating for restraint and dialogue rather than taking sides. Internal divisions within BRICS complicate consensus-building, particularly tensions between Iran and Gulf nations like the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Several member countries are reluctant to adopt positions opposing the United States. Experts suggest that while BRICS serves as a dialogue forum, expecting joint intervention or unified statements on the conflict is unrealistic given these competing interests and geopolitical considerations.
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