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Delhi BRICS Summit Set to Host Iran's President Amid Regional Tensions

Published: 14 August 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to visit New Delhi for the BRICS Summit on September 12-13, marking his first visit to India since taking office. The summit will be hosted by India under its 2026 BRICS chairship.

Key Takeaways

Pezeshkian's visit adds strategic significance to the BRICS Summit, placing India at the centre of discussions on regional security, global governance reforms and economic cooperation amid continuing unrest in West Asia.

Sources

Zee News, Outlook India