Diplomacy with BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Aims to Ease Economic Strain

Iran is banking on its recent positive positioning at BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation gatherings to alleviate the economic pressure caused by sanctions and rising prices. The foreign ministry indicated that active diplomacy, including deepened talks with India and Kyrgyzstan, is intended to secure new partnerships and financial support. Tehran expects that the goodwill generated at these multilateral forums can translate into concrete measures that address the country’s inflationary challenges and fund the massive reconstruction of homes and public structures. While negotiations with the United States continue, Iranian officials stress that any resolution must see the counterpart fulfill its obligations under the JCPOA, a deal that has been ratified by the Supreme National Security Council and endorsed by the Supreme Leader as the nation’s official policy.