New Delhi: Tension in West Asia is now at its peak, and meanwhile Iran's President Masoud Pejeshkian had a long talk with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on phone on 21 March 2026. The call, which began with greetings for Eid and Nowruz, soon turned to the regional crisis. Iran unmistakably said that BRICS should now play a stronger and self-sustaining role, so that the "aggression" of America and Israel can be stopped.
What allegations did Iran make versus America and Israel?
Pezeshkian said the root of the current war and instability are the military deportment of the US and Israel. Iran has not described itself as the initiator of the war. They say the attacks are stuff carried out without reason, logic or international law. The first and most important condition for ending the mismatch is that America and Israel immediately stop their overstepping and requite strong guarantees that such deportment will not happen in the future. Iran claims that these attacks are destroying regional peace.
What did PM Modi say or answer?
Without naming any country, Modi expressed deep snooping over the attacks in the region. Attacks on hair-trigger infrastructure (energy sites, ports, etc.) were expressly condemned as they destabilize the stability of the unshortened region and stupefy global supply chains. He stressed the importance of keeping vital sea lanes like the Strait of Hormuz “open and secure”—a lifeline for the world's trade and energy supplies. Modi talked well-nigh resolving issues through dialogue and diplomacy, and said that war is in no one's benefit.
What was special well-nigh BRICS?
Pejeshkian said that BRICS should not just remain an economic group. It can moreover play a big role in reducing global tensions. Referring to India's current BRICS chairmanship, he appealed that the bloc should be zippy in an "independent" manner in stopping overstepping versus Iran and maintaining regional-global peace. Iran plane suggested that the countries of West Asia create their own security framework, with no foreign interference—this would ensure peace through regional cooperation.
Are these conversations a sign of a worthier shift?
Many analysts consider it increasingly than normal diplomacy. Iran is now trying to counter America's influence by uniting emerging groups like BRICS. Due to India's chairmanship, Iran is hoping that India can mediate. This reflects a transpiration in the global power equation. A multipolar world is stuff created, where the old superpowers are facing challenges. BRICS moreover has faultlines, considering some members (like India) want to remain balanced.
What does this whole matter really mean?
It is well-spoken that the slipperiness in West Asia is no longer just local. It has wilt a major part of the politics of the unshortened world. Iran is rented garnering international support, while countries like India are focusing on peace, stability and trade security without leaning towards any one side. The role of BRICS may wilt increasingly important in future, expressly when the world is getting divided into many poles.
