Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Pezeshkian urges BRICS to challenge Western economic dominance
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke to BRICS countries about changing how global trade works.
He wants countries to trade more using their own currencies instead of relying heavily on existing financial systems.
He said Western sanctions can hurt food supplies and people’s well-being.
Pezeshkian said BRICS should help create a world where no powerful country controls the future of others.
He also said Iran could help with energy and transportation routes.
He criticized attacks and damage affecting Iran and other parts of the region.
He asked BRICS to protect civilians and support peace and security.
His main message was that countries should cooperate to build a fairer and safer global system.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged BRICS nations to expand trade using national currencies.
Pezeshkian criticized Western unilateral sanctions, saying they harm food security and public welfare.
He called for BRICS to promote a more balanced, inclusive and just international order.
Pezeshkian highlighted Iran’s energy, transit and geopolitical capabilities as potential contributions to BRICS corridors.
The article places his remarks at the summit’s concluding session on Sunday, while the photo caption references Friday.
- Who
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed BRICS nations and thanked India, its people and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Pezeshkian urged BRICS to expand trade in national currencies and build a more inclusive global economic framework.
- When
- The article says the remarks were made at the concluding session of a two-day BRICS summit on Sunday; the accompanying caption refers to Friday.
- Where
- The remarks were made in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- He argued that dependence on existing financial and trade systems leaves emerging economies vulnerable to political shocks and sanctions.
- Speaker
- Masoud Pezeshkian, president of Iran
- Main proposal
- Increase trade using national currencies
- Sanctions criticism
- Pezeshkian said unilateral sanctions harm food security and people’s welfare
- BRICS role
- Build a more balanced, inclusive and just international order
- Iran’s proposed contribution
- Energy resources, geopolitical positioning and transit capacity
- Additional institution
- Pezeshkian called for strengthening the New Development Bank
- Summit theme
- Resilience, Cooperation and Sustainability