Vikrant Shekhawat : Oct 26, 2024, 01:00 AM
Iran Israel Conflict: Iran has now officially become a member of the BRICS group, which is likely to increase its influence on the global stage. At the BRICS Summit held in the Russian city of Kazan, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed several important issues with the heads of various countries. During this meeting, Russia and China have resolved to further strengthen their relations with Iran, so that a multipolar world can be established while challenging the influence of Western countries.Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held bilateral meetings with the Iranian President, emphasizing plans to increase cooperation in the field of trade, energy and security. China and Russia have committed to close cooperation with Tehran, especially with the aim of countering the dominance of Western countries. This move is being seen as an attempt to challenge the US-led global order, which has further increased Iran's confidence.Iran's new role has made the situation in West Asia more sensitive, especially in view of its growing tensions with Israel. Iran's IRGC Chief Commander Hussein Salami recently warned Israel that, given its economy's dependence on the sea, it should be cautious to avoid any indiscriminate moves. He also questioned the capability of the US missile defense system THAAD deployed in Israel, saying that such a security system would not be able to provide complete security to Israel.Iran has also indicated that it is ready to respond with its aggressive stance if a ground operation situation arises. IRGC Commander Salami, referring to 'Operation Bait-al-Muqaddas' during the 1982 Iran-Iraq War, said that if the situation worsens, Israel will not have the experience to deal with it.In recent months, tense relations between Israel and Iran and the activities of organizations like Hamas and Hezbollah have further deepened the possibility of escalation of conflict in West Asia. Iran has also reached out to regional powers including Saudi Arabia to calm the conflict. Along with this, there are reports that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered his army to be prepared for every situation.In this changing scenario, Iran's participation in BRICS gives it a new platform and provides it new strategic power with the support of Russia and China.