Host nation India acknowledged the divergent perspectives on Middle Eastern affairs in a brief statement. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghtchi urged BRICS members to condemn the United States and Israel regarding the ongoing conflict in Iran, while accusing the UAE of direct involvement in military operations. The BRICS coalition, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, the UAE, and Indonesia, aims to serve as a counterbalance to the G7, which is perceived as dominated by Western interests. This information was reported on May 15, 2026, by Deutschlandfunk.