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Iran Urges BRICS Nations to Unite Against US Bullying at Delhi Meet

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called for BRICS unity against US bullying at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi. He urged collective resistance, stating such coercion belongs in the "dustbin of history." Araghchi also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines, marking a significant bilateral interaction. The meeting underscores BRICS' growing role in addressing West Asian volatility.

Key Points: Iran Urges BRICS Unity Against US Bullying

  • Iranian FM urges BRICS to resist US bullying
  • Says US practices belong in "dustbin of history"
  • Meets PM Modi on sidelines of BRICS meeting
  • Meeting highlights BRICS role in West Asia stability
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Iranian Foreign Minister urges BRICS unity against "US bullying"

Iranian FM Araghchi calls on BRICS nations to jointly resist US coercion, saying such practices belong in the "dustbin of history."

"It is high time for us to jointly step up and work towards making clear that those practices belong in the dustbin of history - Seyed Abbas Araghchi"

New Delhi, May 15

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, on Thursday at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, called for countries to unite against American bullying, arguing that such practices must be consigned to the "dustbin of history."

Addressing the gathering, Araghchi said many countries present were familiar with "slight variations of the same repugnant coercion". He urged BRICS nations to respond collectively and more assertively.

"To virtually everyone in this room, our resistance against US bullying is not an unfamiliar battle. So many of us encounter slight variations of the same repugnant coercion. It is high time for us to jointly step up and work towards making clear that those practices belong in the dustbin of history", he said.

"Today, our nations are closer to one another than ever before, and we cannot ignore the common and dangerous challenge we all face. History has shown that empires in decline will stop at nothing to arrest their inevitable fates. A wounded animal will desperately claw and roar on its way down", the Iranian Foreign Minister added.

Araghchi's comments come as several key global partners are gathered here in New Delhi to participate in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meet.

In a significant push to bolster regional stability and multilateral cooperation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday.

The high-level interaction took place on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, marking a pivotal moment in the bilateral trajectory between the two civilisational partners.

Highlighting the engagement, the official handle of the Iranian Embassy in India took to X to share the diplomatic milestone, "H.E. Dr. Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, met with His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India."

As New Delhi chairs the two-day ministerial gathering on May 14 and 15, the presence of these key figures underscores the ascending strategic weight of the BRICS forum as a critical platform for mediation amidst the volatile situation in West Asia.

- ANI

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Sneha F
Good to see PM Modi meeting with Iranian FM. India has always maintained strong ties with Iran despite US pressure—Chabahar port is a perfect example. However, we must balance our relationships with Israel and Iran carefully. Diplomacy is all about walking the tightrope, isn't it?
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James A
As someone watching from the US, this is concerning. While I understand the frustration, I wish the rhetoric was less confrontational. The world needs more cooperation, not more divisions. But I have to admit the US hasn't always been a good global citizen lately.
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Vikram M
"Empires in decline will stop at nothing to arrest their inevitable fates"—powerful words from FM Araghchi. India should leverage this moment to push for multipolarity and ensure our own interests in energy security and trade are protected. BRICS is becoming a real alternative to Western-dominated institutions. ✊
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Michael C
I'm a bit skeptical. BRICS talks big but where's the concrete action? India and China have border tensions, Brazil and Russia have different priorities. And Iran's economy is heavily sanctioned—can BRICS really provide alternatives to the dollar system? Let's see some real progress before celebrating.
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Kavya N
The meeting is a big deal for India's diplomatic balancing act. We're friends with both Israel and Iran, and that's not easy. PM Modi's meeting shows India can talk to everyone. But I hope we don't get dragged into any anti-US bloc—India's strength has always been in non-alignment and strategic autonomy. 🕊️

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