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Iran Urges BRICS to Counter U.S.-Israeli Aggression

3/21/2026

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Pezeshkian Urges Cooperation

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian called for an immediate cessation of U.S.-Israeli aggression in a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 21, 2026.
Pezeshkian urged BRICS to take an independent stance to prevent conflicts and proposed a West Asia security framework.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned attacks on infrastructure and stressed the need to secure shipping lanes.
The talks highlight Iran's push for regional cooperation amid tensions.

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Pezeshkian Voices Concerns

Masoud Pezeshkian, the president of Iran, briefly appeared at an anti-Israel rally last week with his son Yousef Pezeshkian.
Yousef Pezeshkian, who has not seen his father since the war began on February 28, shared a diary on Telegram expressing his concerns.
He notes fear among Iran's leadership as Israeli bombings target political figures.
Yousef Pezeshkian expressed a desire for the end of his father's presidency to restore normalcy.

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Pezeshkian Urges Cooperation

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian called for an immediate cessation of U.S.-Israeli aggression in a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 21, 2026.
Pezeshkian urged BRICS to take an independent stance to prevent conflicts and proposed a West Asia security framework.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned attacks on infrastructure and stressed the need to secure shipping lanes.
The talks highlight Iran's push for regional cooperation amid tensions.

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