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Masoud Pezeshkian has called on the BRICS group to intervene and mediate a ceasefire in the escalating conflict involving the United States and Israel, urging what he described as an independent effort to halt ongoing hostilities and prevent future aggression.

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In a statement conveyed via Iran’s embassy in India on Saturday, Pezeshkian demanded an immediate cessation of what he termed U.S.-Israeli attacks, warning that the conflict risks expanding further across the region if left unchecked. He also called for binding guarantees to ensure that such military actions do not recur.

The appeal followed a phone conversation earlier in the day between the Iranian president and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which both leaders discussed the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East.

According to Iranian officials, Pezeshkian used the call to propose the creation of a regional security framework led by West Asian countries, aimed at maintaining stability without external interference. The proposal reflects Tehran’s push to shift conflict resolution mechanisms away from Western-led structures toward alliances involving emerging economies.

In a separate statement posted on X, Modi confirmed the conversation and expressed concern over recent attacks on critical infrastructure in the region. He condemned threats to energy and transport systems, stressing the broader global implications of such disruptions.

The Indian leader also emphasized the need to safeguard freedom of navigation, particularly in key maritime corridors, and called for efforts to ensure that international shipping routes remain open and secure amid rising tensions.

The exchange highlights growing international concern over the potential economic and security fallout from the conflict, especially as disruptions to energy infrastructure and shipping lanes continue to ripple through global markets.