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BRICS leaders condemn unilateral sanctions, warn on Middle East

5 sourcesUpdated 13 Sept 2026, 3:56 am Coverage regionsGlobal · India · Delhi
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BRICS leaders voiced serious concern over growing risks of nuclear conflict and attacks on civilian and nuclear facilities.

The New Delhi Declaration was adopted on the summit’s opening day.

One report says the declaration also reflected opposition to unilateral sanctions and protectionism.

The summit was hosted by India, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing the declaration.

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Consensus was reached despite differences between the UAE and Tehran, and direct references to some recent strikes were omitted.

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All of the reporting agrees that BRICS leaders at the New Delhi summit expressed serious concern about security risks and adopted a declaration. The coverage also agrees that the meeting produced consensus despite differences among members.

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The reporting differs on how much detail the declaration included, including what was omitted and which specific disputes were referenced. It is also unclear from the supplied material how the summit’s broader trade and bilateral discussions will affect next steps, including on multilateral issues.

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The neutral coverage emphasizes that BRICS leaders adopted the declaration while voicing concern over civilian and nuclear facilities. It notes that the summit’s language avoided direct references to some recent military strikes. The reporting also says consensus held despite regional differences and that the summit included broader talks on governance, trade, and bilateral meetings.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: The Hindu, Daily Pioneer
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BRICS leaders voice concern over ‘growing risks’ of nuclear conflict

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The article reports that BRICS leaders meeting in New Delhi expressed serious concern over growing risks of nuclear conflict and deliberate attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities and civilian infrastructure. It details that Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration following the summit's opening day. The source notes that consensus was reached despite differences between the United Arab Emirates and Tehran, though direct mentions of specific U.S. and Iranian military strikes were omitted.

Daily Pioneer Neutral framing Reported

BRICS leaders voice concern over attacks on civilian, nuclear facilities

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This source reports that BRICS leaders at the New Delhi summit voiced serious concern over deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure and nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards. It states that the New Delhi Declaration was adopted on the opening day of the summit hosted by India. Furthermore, the article notes that consensus was achieved despite regional differences between the UAE and Tehran, while omitting direct references to recent U.S. and Iranian military strikes.

zoomnews.in Neutral framing Reported

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi Hosts Global Leaders, Delhi Declaration Adopted

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This source reports on the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where leaders adopted the Delhi Declaration 2026. The article notes that participants discussed global governance, UN reforms, and multilateral trade while voicing opposition to unilateral sanctions and protectionism. It also details bilateral meetings, including Modi's discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.