Iranian President Pezeshkian Reaches Delhi for BRICS Summit

New Delhi, September 11, 2026 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New Delhi for the two-day BRICS summit, bringing added diplomatic focus to the gathering as the ongoing Middle East conflict is expected to feature prominently in discussions. Iran’s participation comes as the 11-member grouping prepares to address major regional and global developments. This is Pezeshkian’s first visit to India since becoming Iran’s president. According to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his stay in New Delhi. The BRICS summit begins tomorrow, with the Middle East situation expected to be among the key issues under discussion. Pezeshkian’s presence gives the regional crisis particular significance within the summit, given Iran’s direct stake in developments across the region. His talks with Modi will also add an important bilateral dimension to the visit. As BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi amid heightened geopolitical tensions, Pezeshkian’s participation is likely to make Iran’s perspective an important part of the wider diplomatic discussions.