Russia Reiterates Mediation Offer on Iran Nuclear Conflict at BRICS Summit

At the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to discuss the escalating tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program. Lavrov condemned recent Israeli and U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, emphasizing that these actions violated international law and the protections under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Moscow reiterated its offer to mediate the conflict, proposing diplomatic solutions including storing Iranian uranium to prevent misuse, and affirming Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy. Iran maintains its program is for peaceful purposes only, while tensions with Israel and the U.S. persist following a recent 12-day conflict marked by mutual missile attacks and significant casualties. The BRICS summit also highlighted the group's role as a platform for multilateral cooperation, criticizing military actions in regions including Iran and calling for strengthened diplomacy. Meanwhile, Ukraine condemned Iran's nuclear program and its military support to Russia, underscoring the broader geopolitical implications of the Iran-Russia partnership.