CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting aboard an aircraft carrying the symbolic inscription “Minab168,” a pointed reference to the 168 schoolchildren Iran claims were killed in a US strike on a school in Minab earlier this year. The message drew global attention as Tehran used the diplomatic visit to highlight the humanitarian impact of the ongoing Iran conflict while participating in high-level international talks hosted by India.
The BRICS meeting, chaired by S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, is taking place amid rising tensions in West Asia, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, and growing divisions within the expanded BRICS bloc. Iran has urged BRICS nations to condemn US and Israeli military actions, though differences among member countries — especially between Iran and the UAE — have complicated consensus-building efforts.
India maintained a balanced diplomatic position during the discussions, emphasizing the importance of safe maritime trade routes, uninterrupted energy supplies, and regional stability. Jaishankar warned that disruptions in key sea lanes threaten global economic well-being and disproportionately affect developing nations.
The “Minab168” aircraft has become a symbolic diplomatic tool for Tehran, reinforcing Iran’s attempt to shape international opinion during ongoing geopolitical negotiations. Analysts say the gesture reflects how humanitarian narratives, diplomacy, and strategic messaging are increasingly intertwined in the evolving West Asia crisis.
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