Jaishankar Discusses Gulf Conflict with Iranian Counterpart Following BRICS Meeting Stalemate
Days after logjam in BRICS envoys meeting, Jaishankar speaks with Araghchi
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Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi following a BRICS envoys meeting that failed to reach a consensus on the Gulf conflict. They discussed the Iran-U.S. ceasefire and other bilateral and regional issues in preparation for the upcoming BRICS ministerial meeting in New Delhi.
- 01Jaishankar's call with Araghchi follows a BRICS meeting deadlock.
- 02The ministers discussed the Iran-U.S. ceasefire.
- 03Preparation for the upcoming BRICS ministerial meeting in New Delhi was a focus.
- 04Araghchi's participation in the meeting remains unconfirmed.
- 05The talks included broader bilateral and international issues.
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Following a recent meeting of BRICS envoys that ended without consensus on the Gulf conflict, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on April 29, 2026. The discussion, part of the lead-up to the BRICS ministerial meeting scheduled for next month in New Delhi, centered on the ongoing Iran-U.S. ceasefire as well as various bilateral, regional, and international matters. Despite the dialogue, Araghchi has not yet confirmed his attendance at the ministerial meeting, raising questions about Iran's position within the BRICS framework as tensions in the Gulf region continue.
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