Iran, UAE back BRICS call for restraint in Middle East war

Iran and the United Arab Emirates have joined other BRICS nations in supporting a joint statement that urges restraint in the ongoing war in the Middle East. The statement calls on all parties to avoid actions that could further escalate the conflict. It does not name any specific country or group. BRICS is a bloc of major emerging economies. Its members include Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, and the UAE, among others. The joint position signals growing pressure for de-escalation from some of the world's largest economies.