India facilitating negotiations within BRICS on West Asia conflict: Jaiswal

## BRICS Stalemated on Gulf Conflict The ongoing conflict in the Middle East between Iran and Israel has hampered efforts to reach a consensus within the BRICS group. Several members, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, are directly involved in the crisis that began in February with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iranian targets. India, currently leading the 11-member bloc, is attempting to facilitate discussions among members through its Sherpa channel. Despite these efforts, the conflict has created tension within BRICS as members grapple with how to respond. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar continues to engage with regional diplomats and his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, in an attempt to find common ground on a unified stance regarding the escalating crisis.