Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, speaking on Thursday at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, urged BRICS members and the wider international community to strongly condemn what he described as violations of international law by the United States and Israel amid rising tensions in West Asia.

He said Iran sees BRICS as a sign of an emerging global order shaped largely by countries of the Global South. Araghchi added that what once seemed like an aspiration has now become reality, though still fragile, as he accused declining Western powers of reacting with “desperation and aggression” in an attempt to reverse this shift.

He framed Iran’s confrontation with Western countries as part of a broader struggle against Western dominance, arguing that Iran’s actions serve the interests of BRICS nations and the Global South. According to him, Iranian forces have sacrificed in opposition to what he called Western hegemony and perceived American immunity.

Expressing gratitude for support from BRICS members, he called for stronger collective efforts to challenge what he described as a sense of US superiority and accountability gaps in the international system. He also said many BRICS countries are familiar with American pressure tactics and coercion.

Araghchi further accused Western nations of contributing to violations of sovereignty and supporting violence across the Global South. He urged BRICS and other international actors to condemn US and Israeli actions against Iran, uphold the UN Charter, and take concrete steps to curb impunity and prevent escalation of conflicts. He concluded that BRICS could become a key pillar in creating a more balanced and fair global order. The meeting, held on May 14–15, is focused on global governance, development issues, and geopolitical challenges, with India currently holding the BRICS chairmanship.