Iran gains diplomatic support as BRICS denounce recent strikes on Tehran

The BRICS bloc of emerging economies issued a strong rebuke on Sunday against the recent airstrikes targeting Iran.

In a joint statement released at the conclusion of the summit in Rio de Janeiro, the 11-member alliance condemned military actions carried out against the Islamic Republic of Iran since June 13. Though the United States and 'Israel' were not named directly, the reference was clear.

“We condemn the military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran since 13 June 2025,” the statement read. “We further express serious concern over deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities.”

The declaration went on to describe the strikes as “a violation of international law,” aligning key BRICS members, such as China, Russia, and Brazil, with Iran’s position at a time when the country has found little support elsewhere.

The statement comes in the wake of a 12-day 'Israeli' bombing campaign targeting Iranian military positions, which was followed by US airstrikes on nuclear facilities in Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan. Iran has faced mounting pressure, but little formal backing, on the global stage, making the BRICS resolution particularly significant.

Diplomatic sources familiar with the negotiations said member states had initially clashed over how far to go in condemning 'Israeli' and US actions, particularly in light of ongoing tensions in Gaza. But after lobbying from Iran and with support from allies like Russia and China, the bloc ultimately adopted stronger language.

The BRICS coalition, originally made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has expanded in recent years to include several other countries, including Iran. While internal divisions persist, the unified stance signals a growing alignment among non-Western powers on matters involving US and 'Israeli' military activity.

For Tehran, the statement is more than symbolic, it offers rare multilateral legitimacy to its claims that the strikes violated its sovereignty and endangered civilian infrastructure.