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  "id": 6930548,
  "title": "Brics agrees joint declaration calling for 'maximum restraint' in Middle East",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/brics-agrees-joint-declaration-calling-for-maximum-restraint-in",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-12T13:18:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/09/12/brics-agrees-joint-declaration-calling-for-maximum-restraint-in-middle-east/"
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  "account": "On Saturday, Brics leaders reached a joint declaration urging \"maximum restraint\" in the Middle East, bridging divisions that had previously hindered the group from issuing a unified statement at a May foreign ministers meeting. The declaration addresses ongoing tensions exacerbated by the six-month-old Iran war, which has disrupted energy supplies and trade routes. Members of the 11-nation group emphasized the need to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, as well as respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states. They expressed deep concern over the continued escalation of tensions in the Middle East/West Asia and condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities under full safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The agreement was a significant diplomatic test for Brics, which now includes the UAE, India, China, Russia, and Iran. The summit in New Delhi came as the war continued to impact a crucial energy corridor, the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices above $100 a barrel. Despite competing geopolitical interests, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Brics to assume a peacemaking role in the Middle East, stating that the conflict does not serve the interests of the international community. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is hosting the two-day summit, highlighted Brics' role as a platform for the Global South and stressed the importance of transforming the organization into a \"platform of partnership\" where every country has a voice and stake.",
  "summary": "Brics leaders agreed on a joint declaration on Saturday calling for “maximum restraint” in the Middle East, overcoming divisions that had prevented the group from issuing a joint statement at a meeting of foreign ministers in May. The declaration comes as the six-month-old Iran war continues to reshape the region, with fighting disrupting energy supplies and trade routes. The US and Iran have…",
  "key_points": [
    "Brics leaders issued joint declaration for maximum restraint in Middle East",
    "Addressed tensions from six-month Iran war disrupting energy supplies",
    "Emphasized protection of civilians, sovereignty, and IAEA safeguards"
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        "published": "2026-09-12T13:18:58.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "BRICS adopts joint declaration, urges ‘maximum restraint’ in Mideast",
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        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/iran-president-meets-uae-crown-prince-on-brics-sidelines-after-delhi",
        "published": "2026-09-12T13:43:06.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "BRICS nations urge 'maximum restraint' in Middle East war",
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        "published": "2026-09-12T14:42:45.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "BRICS summit: Iran, UAE, others urge restraint over Middle East escalation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/brics-summit-iran-uae-others-urge-restraint-over-middle-east",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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