BRICS Summit 2026: Rivals in West Asia, partners in BRICS, UAE, Iran, and Saudi delegations in Delhi

The West Asia region is engulfed in conflict following Iranian strikes on US bases and oil facilities after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. With oil production disrupted and the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb under threat, the upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi offers a critical diplomatic opportunity for India to mediate peace and economic cohesion among rivals.