Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is reportedly likely to travel to New Delhi for the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting scheduled for May 14–15, according to multiple media reports on Monday. The potential visit comes at a sensitive time amid ongoing West Asia tensions and evolving diplomatic efforts involving Tehran. If confirmed, it would mark Araghchi’s first visit to India since the escalation of the regional conflict.

However, uncertainty remains over his participation. Reports, including one by The Print, suggest that Araghchi may skip the meeting due to the prevailing situation in West Asia. Instead, Iran could be represented by Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, who is expected to lead the Iranian delegation to the Indian capital. Tehran has not issued an official confirmation regarding the foreign minister’s travel plans.

The BRICS gathering is being hosted by India under its current presidency of the bloc, which expanded in 2024 to include Iran along with several other countries. The grouping—BRICS—has increasingly positioned itself as a platform for Global South cooperation on economic and geopolitical issues. For Iran, participation in BRICS meetings has been seen as an important diplomatic channel amid heightened regional and international pressures.

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According to diplomatic sources, Tehran has been urging BRICS members to play a more active role in addressing the West Asia crisis. Araghchi had reportedly conveyed this position during earlier discussions with India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in March. The upcoming meeting is also expected to carry broader geopolitical significance, particularly as Iran continues its engagement in parallel negotiations and regional diplomacy.

The gathering in New Delhi is expected to bring together key global and regional players, including Russia, whose Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed attendance. Meanwhile, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is reportedly unlikely to attend due to scheduling conflicts. The meeting will also be notable for potential interactions between Iranian officials and counterparts from Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, at a time of shifting regional dynamics.

India’s leadership of BRICS has coincided with complex geopolitical developments, particularly the West Asia conflict, which has repeatedly complicated consensus-building within the grouping. The bloc has struggled to issue unified statements on the crisis due to differing positions among member states. As India continues its chairmanship, it is also preparing to host the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi later in September, where further diplomatic engagement on global tensions is expected.

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