Xi Takes Center Stage at Modi’s BRICS Summit as Iran War Deepens

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS Summit 2026, where he is scheduled to participate in bilateral talks. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate the summit, which aims to establish common ground among member nations. However, the event faces significant challenges as the deepening war in the Middle East and escalating tensions in Iran threaten to create fresh divisions among the participating leaders during the high-level diplomatic gathering.