Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged members of the Brics grouping to help “end the war” in Gaza and Lebanon, AFP reports.

“I call on all members of the influential Brics group to use all their collective and individual capacities to end the war in Gaza and Lebanon, “ said Pezeshkian during a speech at the Brics summit in Russia.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian attends the extended format meeting of the Brics summit in Kazan, Russia on October 23. — Reuters
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian attends the extended format meeting of the Brics summit in Kazan, Russia on October 23. — Reuters

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