BRICS Summit 2026 stories

Sep 12, 2026

Iran and UAE hold highest-level meeting since start of West Asia conflict

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, marking the highest-level meeting between the countries since the Iran war began. Both leaders expressed desire to improve relations.

Sep 12, 202613 sources

BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration after marathon negotiations

BRICS nations unanimously adopted a joint declaration at the New Delhi summit after negotiations lasting until 4am, condemning the Pahalgam terror attack and calling for restraint in the Middle East conflict.

Sep 12, 202618 sources

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▪The meeting between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan marked the highest-level meeting between Iran and the UAE since the start of the West Asia conflict
▪The United Arab Emirates suspended all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran in August 2026 following regional military escalations
▪Iran targeted the Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, which housed United States forces and helicopters, in late August 2026

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