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  "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-6931980",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T13:18:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/09/12/brics-agrees-joint-declaration-calling-for-maximum-restraint-in-middle-east/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, the leaders of the Brics group issued a joint declaration advocating for \"maximum restraint\" in the Middle East, moving past previous divisions that had hindered a unified stance during a foreign ministers' meeting in May. The declaration materialized as the six-month-long Iran war continues to influence the region, disrupting energy supplies and trade routes. The United States and Iran have resumed a cycle of retaliatory strikes, following a period of calm in much of August. The 11-member Brics group urged all parties to demonstrate maximum restraint, avoid actions that could escalate the conflict, and emphasize the necessity to safeguard civilians and civilian infrastructure, as well as to respect states' sovereignty and territorial integrity, as per the declaration. The statement expressed deep concern over the persistent tension escalation in the Middle East/West Asia, recalling each nation's respective positions, and calling for maximum restraint, along with actions aimed at not further aggravating the situation. The agreement posed a substantial diplomatic challenge for the expanded Brics group, which comprises the UAE, India, China, Russia, and Iran. This breakthrough occurred after negotiators endeavored to reconcile differences prior to the summit in New Delhi. The statement also condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities in violation of international law and IAEA resolutions. The summit is being held amid the ongoing war's impact on one of the world's most crucial energy corridors, the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has led to a near-total shutdown of shipping through the waterway, driving oil prices above $100 a barrel. Despite the group's diverse geopolitical interests, the declaration was issued. Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Brics to assume a peacemaking role in the Middle East, stating that the war did not serve the international community's interests.",
  "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…",
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    "Brics leaders issue joint declaration for maximum restraint in Middle East",
    "Iran war continues to impact region, disrupting energy supplies and trade",
    "UAE, India, China, Russia, Iran agree to safeguard civilians and sovereignty"
  ],
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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",
        "title": "Iran President meets UAE Crown Prince on BRICS sidelines after Delhi declaration stresses dialogue to end West Asia war",
        "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",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/brics-nations-urge-maximum-restraint-in-middle-east-war-6943731",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-12T15:10:41.000Z"
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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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