India has been caught in a delicate position in its efforts to forge a common stance on the West Asia conflict within the Brics grouping, currently chaired by New Delhi.
The country's relations with Brics member states such as Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which are involved in the conflict, have made it difficult to strike a balance.
Iran has carried out drone and missile strikes on Saudi Arabia and the UAE, targeting US military bases and other infrastructure supporting American troops.
The Indian side has said it is engaged with all Brics member states on the situation in West Asia, especially through the Sherpa channel, to formulate a consensus position.
Brics works on the basis of consensus, and it has been difficult to bridge the gap between the positions that countries have taken, but India continues to be engaged with all stakeholders.
