BRICS sets up anti-money laundering working group

TEHRAN - An Iranian official with the Iranian Economy Ministry has confirmed that the BRICS group of emerging economies set up an anti-money laundering council nearly three months ago.

Putin: BRICS is magnet that attracts many countries

The BRICS alliance has become a really powerful organization, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a talk on Thursday with participants of the World Youth Festival (WYF), the official website of the President of the Russian Federation said. 

Iran's proposal to launch swift analogue added to BRICS agenda

TEHRAN - BRICS has put on the agenda the Central Bank of Iran (CBI)’s proposal to set up the group's own equivalent to the SWIFT payment system and create an organization to fight money laundering and terrorist financing that would be similar to intergovernmental Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

New BRICS members solidify group's international position, says Russian envoy

TEHRAN - BRICS, a geopolitical bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, welcomed new full members on January 1, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

Parliamentary approval required for BRICS membership: VP

TEHRAN – Iran's Vice President for Legal Affairs Mohammad Dehghan has asserted that joining the BRICS bloc necessitates a bill and subsequent approval from the Iranian Parliament.

Iran joins BRICS group formally in 2024

TEHRAN- South Africa’s representative in the BRICS group of emerging economies, Anil Sooklal, has stated that Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Ethiopia will join the bloc on January 1, 2024.

Iran officially becomes member of BRICS: Spokesman

TEHRAN- Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani, has noted that Tehran is considered a full member of the bloc from January 01.

Iran committed to de-dollarization alongside BRICS, diplomat says

TEHRAN – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Ali Bagheri Kani, has emphasized Iran's commitment, alongside other BRICS members, to actively pursue de-dollarization across various economic sectors.

Gaza a symbol of Western moral decline, Raisi tells BRICS leaders

TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that the Israeli atrocities in the Gaza Strip are indicative of the West's moral decline.

BRICS to hold emergency Gaza meeting Tuesday upon Raisi proposal

TEHRAN- Upon the proposal of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, BRICS is set to hold a virtual emergency meeting on the situation in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, November 21.

Visiting Iranian Parliament speaker discusses ties in UAE

TEHRAN – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf left Iran for a two-day trip to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday. 

BRICS can play important role in new global order: Iran parliament speaker

TEHRAN – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf wrapped up his two-day trip to Johannesburg on Friday after attending the 9th BRICS parliamentary forum in the South African city. 

Iranian and Russian presidents discuss the Caucasus region

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi received a phone call from President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Tuesday in which they discussed many issues of mutual interest, including the situation in the South Caucasus region. 

Against U.S. will, BRICS cooperates with Iran

Kayhan analyzed Iran's membership in various regional and global agreements and said: Iran's presence in international blocs shows that this country is not isolated, contrary to the will of America.

The expanded BRICS – 84 countries with a collective GDP of $83.5 trillion

New BRICS Six helping to usher in a huge change in global trade flows and influential clout

There has been a great deal of media commentary following last week’s BRICS summit in South Africa. Much has been made of the ‘disparate’ nature of the coming additions of the new BRICS Six – Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to the grouping, which should be completed by early next year and will bring the total number of BRICS countries to eleven.

BRICS membership thwarted project of isolating Iran: MP

TEHRAN – A senior lawmaker has said that Iran’s membership in BRICS means that the project of isolating Iran has come to naught. 

BRICS now second multilateral platform for Tehran-Riyadh cooperation: Responsible Statecraft

One of the remarkable aspects of the “big bang” expansion of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) announced at the summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, last week, is the invitation to join the group issued to, among others, Iran and Saudi Arabia — geopolitical rivals in the Persian Gulf.

BRICS membership thwarted U.S. attempt to isolate Iran, Velayati says

TEHRAN- Ali Akbar Velayati, the top foreign policy advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has emphasized that Iran’s inclusion in the BRICS group of emerging economies has stymied Washington’s aim of isolating Tehran.

Joining BRICS is a political victory for Iran: New York Times

TEHRAN- In a report published on Friday, the New York Times described Iran’s BRICS membership as a political blow to the West, saying “Iran shrugs off outcast status in the West.”

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GOP debate matters and two “winners”. For now: Trump and Ramaswany…

Off the cuff one can say that most all of the Republicans who “debated” their candidacies on August 23 to become the GOP nominee for President next year in the U.S. are a bunch of clownish political hacks who have been on the political scene way too long for years in one undistinguished capacity or another and this was well demonstrated.

With new members, BRICS could provide bright future for collaboration: Chinese envoy

TEHRAN- The Chinese ambassador to Iran believes that by welcoming new members like Iran, the BRICS association of powerful developing countries could present a bright future for multilateral cooperation.

Iran BRICS membership ‘a nail in coffin’ of U.S. sanctions: MP

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian lawmaker has hailed Iran’s membership in BRICS, describing it as a nail in the coffin of U.S. sanctions. 

Iran ready to resume negotiations on NDB membership: Official

TEHRAN - Iranian Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Mehdi Safari said on Friday that the country is completely ready to resume discussions on potential membership in BRICS' New Development Bank (NDB), IRNA reported.