BRICS Nations Rally Behind Iran, Condemn US and Israeli Strikes

BRICS member countries voiced strong support for Iran during their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro this week, condemning Israel and the United States for attacks on Tehran’s nuclear program and military infrastructure amid last month’s 12-day war. The BRICS group is a bloc of emerging economies — originally Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — that positions itself as an alternative to institutions like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Iran became a member of the group in 2024, joining six new members, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).“We condemn the military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran since 13 June 2025,” leaders from the BRICS nations said in a joint statement released Sunday. “We further express serious concern over deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities,” the statement read.

According to the 11-nation coalition, the recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities “constitute a violation of international law.” This latest move by the BRICS coalition not only provides Tehran with rare international support after the 12-day Israel-Iran war, but also signals a unified front against Western ideology and US influence. In a social media post, US President Donald Trump warned that countries aligning with BRICS policies opposing US interests would face additional tariffs.  (Read More)