Pezeshkian Defies U.S. Pressure at BRICS Summit as Modi Pushes for Diplomatic Resolution
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that Tehran will not surrender to U.S. pressure during his first visit to India for the 18th BRICS Summit. He met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who urged a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East conflict and emphasized the safety of seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz. While Pezeshkian advocated for using national currencies to counter U.S. financial dominance, Modi highlighted the need for global reform to address the economic vulnerabilities of the Global South.
