India Fails to Bridge Divide Over Iran War at BRICS Summit

Lavrov's statements came at a press briefing in New Delhi following a meeting of BRICS foreign ministers, which India is chairing this year.

At the same time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a five-nation diplomatic tour starting with the United Arab Emirates, aiming to strengthen energy security and bilateral ties amid geopolitical instability.

The differences highlighted the challenge of maintaining unity within the bloc as it seeks to expand its influence.

Iran effectively shut the strait, which earlier handled about one-fifth of ​the world's oil and gas supply, to most shipping traffic after its war with the U.S. and Israel erupted in February.