Tehran won’t surrender to the U.S., Iranian President Pezeshkian says, as India's Modi urges dialogue and peace
On his first visit to India, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he will not surrender to the U.S. and Israel, as New Delhi renewed its appeal for peace.
TL;DR
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that Iran will not surrender to the U.S. and Israel.
- Pezeshkian is on his first visit to India to attend the BRICS Summit and held bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Modi urged for peace and the resolution of the Middle East conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.
- The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, affecting seafarers and leading to increased global oil prices.
- India, a major energy importer, is vulnerable to these supply disruptions, with 10 Indian seafarers having lost their lives due to the conflict.
- BRICS member countries issued a joint declaration expressing deep concern over Middle East tensions and calling for the protection of civilians.
- Modi also spoke at the BRICS Summit about reforming global institutions to give more power to the Global South.