Pakistan, May 13 -- The Iran conflict is expected to dominate the BRICS foreign ministers meeting beginning Thursday in New Delhi. The gathering will test the bloc's ability to reach consensus on the escalating Gulf crisis. Divisions among member states could complicate efforts to issue a joint statement on regional tensions.

Iran urged India, the current BRICS chair, to build support against US and Israeli military actions. Tehran wants the bloc to adopt a stronger collective position condemning attacks linked to the Gulf conflict. However, disagreements between Iran and the United Arab Emirates may challenge diplomatic negotiations during the summit.

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