The BRICS summit for 2026 has concluded, with member nations adopting a joint declaration. The statement specifically urged maximum restraint in the Middle East, a region facing ongoing conflict.
Notable moments from the summit included a car ride between Prime Minister Modi and President Putin, alongside a hug involving Pezeshkian. India's Prime Minister Modi also cautioned that global stability is under threat from geopolitical tensions and disruptions to supply chains.
Both Iran and the United Arab Emirates supported the joint BRICS statement calling for restraint in the ongoing war. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.