BRICS

Iran a victim of 'illegal expansionism and war mongering', Araghchi says

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed during a BRICS meeting that despite foreign aggression towards Tehran, it is ready to "pursue and defend diplomacy."

|ByREUTERS, ARIELLA ROITMAN
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi speaks at a weekly news conference in Tehran, Iran, on March 16, 2026.
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025.

Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Delhi

Key differences have emerged between Iran and the United Arab Emirates, which are on opposing sides of the front line in a war launched by the US and Israel on February 28.

|ByREUTERS
A Russian vessel arrives at the Simon's Town Naval base ahead of the BRICS Plus countries which include China, Russia and Iran for a joint naval exercises in South Africa's, in Cape Town, South Africa, January 9, 2026.

China, Russia, Iran start 'BRICS Plus' naval exercises in South African waters

BRICS Plus is an expansion of a geopolitical bloc originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa - and seen by members as a counterweight to the US.

|ByREUTERS
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attend a documents signing ceremony in Moscow, Russia January 17, 2025.

Moscow and Tehran’s new partnership is bad news for the West - opinion

New Russia-Iran treaty deepens cooperation, challenging Israel's influence in the Middle East.

|ByNEVILLE TELLER

Putin Confirms BRICS Developing Independent Payment System with Potential Gold-Backed Currency

Putin confirms BRICS is building an independent payment system, potentially backed by gold, aimed at reducing reliance on the US dollar and reshaping global financial dynamics.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024ByPR
Putin Confirms BRICS Developing Independent Payment System with Potential Gold-Backed Currency

The BRICS Challenge and the US Response: A New Era of Gold

As BRICS nations challenge US dollar dominance, the world faces a crossroads. Gold, once again, emerges as a potential savior. Will the US embrace this precious metal to maintain its influence?

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024ByPR
The BRICS Challenge and the US Response: A New Era of Gold

Turkey seeks to join BRICS in a strategic shift away from the West - opinion

Turkey’s application to join BRICS reflects Erdogan’s dissatisfaction with the West, aiming to strengthen ties with non-Western powers like Russia and China.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024ByNEVILLE TELLER
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks after a signing ceremony in Ankara, Turkey September 4, 2024.

Iranian president to attend BRICS summit in Russia

Iran set to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in Russia in October from the 22cd till the 24th.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024ByREUTERS
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian meets with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Cape Town, South Africa, June 2, 2023.

Gold's Biggest "Buy Season" Could Be Here

Russia just announced a staggering 600% increase in its Gold buying plans for next month. With the BRICS Summit ahead and the US election on the horizon, this could signal an unprecedented Gold rush.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024ByPR
Gold's Biggest "Buy Season" Could Be Here

Jim Willie: How BRICS Are Approaching The Silver Market

As the BRICS move forward their efforts to de-dollarize away from US financial infrastructure, where does that leave the silver market?

AUGUST 2, 2024ByPR
Jim Willie

Iran’s new president reaches out to Iraq, Russia, builds ties with BRICS

Pezeshkian is doing outreach to Russia and Iraq, and he is receiving congratulations on his new position from these countries, as well as Pakistan, and groups such as Hamas.

JULY 9, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a gathering with his supporters at the shrine of Iran's late leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, in south of Tehran, Iran July 6, 2024.

Iran believes Gaza war will ‘shape new world order’ - analysis

Iran doesn’t care that much about the tactics in Gaza, it cares more about the grand strategy.

MARCH 26, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
IRANIAN PRESIDENT Ebrahim Raisi attends the Tehran International Conference on Palestine, in Tehran, last month.

Saudi Arabia still considering BRICS membership, sources say

Riyadh is weighing its options against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions between the US, China and Russia.

JANUARY 18, 2024ByREUTERS
People walk past the Sandton Convention Centre, which will host the upcoming BRICS Summit, in Johannesburg, South Africa August 19, 2023.

Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, and Ethiopia join BRICS, doubling membership

Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt are the latest countries to join BRICS, implying some very drastic dynamic shifts in the region.

JANUARY 3, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
China's Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar attend a BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, June 1.