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Sunday, July 6, 2025
BRICS nations condemn Israel over Iran war, in victory for Islamic Republic
Iran won the support of fellow BRICS nations meeting in Rio de Janeiro today, with the bloc condemning Israel and the US for the assault on Iran’s nuclear program and military infrastructure throughout the 12-day war last month.
“We condemn the military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran since 13 June 2025,” leaders say in a summit statement, without naming the US or Israel.
“We further express serious concern over deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities,” the bloc says.
The 11-nation grouping says the strikes “constitute a violation of international law.”
The declaration is a diplomatic victory for Tehran, which received limited regional or global support over a 12-day bombing campaign by the Israeli military, which culminated in US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities at Natanz, Fordo and Isfahan.
In retaliation Iran, had fired more than 500 ballistic missiles at Israel, killing 28 people.
The BRICS gathering includes Israel’s arch foe Iran, but also nations like Russia and China, which have ties with Tehran.
BRICS diplomats had been in disagreement over how strongly to denounce Israel’s bombing of Iran and its actions in Gaza, but ultimately strengthened their language at Tehran’s request.
The Times of Israel Community.