BRICS breakthrough after 4 AM talks: Consensus reached on Iran war; India bridges difference between UAE, Saudi, Tehran

On Saturday, BRICS nations reached a consensus on a joint statement following negotiations that extended until 4 AM, with India playing a crucial role in reconciling differences among the members, including contentious issues related to the Iran war and West Asia tensions, according to ANI. The group, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, aimed to address global governance by providing a platform for major emerging economies to collaborate on policies and reform international institutions.

The consensus is particularly significant as Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, all members of BRICS, have divergent positions on regional and geopolitical issues, complicating efforts to reach a common stance. India's chairmanship of BRICS in 2026 focused on themes of building resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability, emphasizing development and institutional effectiveness.

The joint statement, to be issued at the summit, is expected to outline the group's common position on various issues discussed during the summit, including major international and geopolitical developments.