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Iran welcomes Indian initiative to end war, says Iranian minister
Iran's deputy foreign minister said Tehran would welcome India's initiative to end the West Asia war and promote regional security ahead of BRICS talks. He indicated a BRICS consensus hurdle linked to a country condemning Iran, and outlined plans to charge vessel fees for the Strait of Hormuz. The statements come as Iran engages with BRICS leaders and prepares for a potential joint declaration.
Why It Matters
The remarks underscore Iran's active stance in regional diplomacy and BRICS negotiations, while signaling changes to maritime navigation payments that could affect international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Timeline
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BRICS summit to be held in September 2026
September 2026
The BRICS summit is scheduled for September 2026.
BRICS foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi
May 14, 2026
BRICS foreign ministers meet in New Delhi on May 14–15, 2026, with Iran's delegation present; Araghchi will hold bilateral talks with India’s Jaishankar and Russia’s Lavrov.
Media reports of UAE and Saudi attacks acknowledged
May 13, 2026
Responding to questions from a journalist, Gharibabadi affirmed that UAE and Saudi Arabia had conducted attacks on Iran, saying 'Yes, that’s true.'
Iran cites documented US attacks from neighbouring countries
May 13, 2026
Gharibabadi said Iran has documented thousands of attacks by US fighter jets and missiles launched from neighbouring countries and stated that Iran possesses those documents.
Vessel fees for Strait of Hormuz to be implemented
May 13, 2026
Gharibabadi announced that vessels using the Strait of Hormuz will pay fees for navigation and rescue services provided by Iran and Oman; he stressed the measures are not tolls and will be non-discriminatory and transparent.
UAE described as insisting on condemning Iran in BRICS declaration
May 13, 2026
Gharibabadi indicated that one neighbouring BRICS member, the UAE, was pressing for language condemning Iran in the final declaration, delaying consensus.
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi arrives in New Delhi
May 13, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in New Delhi to participate in BRICS foreign ministers meetings scheduled for May 14–15, 2026.
Gharibabadi meets Sibi George of India's External Affairs Ministry
May 13, 2026
Gharibabadi said he had met Secretary (West) Sibi George to press India to come up with an initiative to end the West Asia conflict.
Iranian deputy foreign minister comments on Indian initiative and BRICS consensus
May 13, 2026
Kazem Gharibabadi told reporters that Iran would welcome any Indian initiative to end the war and restore security and stability in West Asia, and noted that one BRICS member state is delaying consensus on a joint declaration (implied to be the UAE).
Strait of Hormuz closure linked to West Asia conflict
February 28, 2026
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since the start of the West Asia conflict on February 28, with nearly a dozen Indian-flagged ships remaining west of the strait.