The chessboard for the BRICS in Iran

 By Milton Lima

21-06-2025

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FIRST and foremost, we must understand what is happening. This will only be possible if we move beyond the 'win-win' and 'lose-lose' concepts. I previously published a series of articles on the theme of war. You can access them in the following order: German Fear ofWar; Everything You Need to Know About War and Lebanon, Palestine, Israel in2025 (Part 5 of 5).

I read and respect Consortium News, an independent journal. This is why links are so important for people looking for geopolitical information. The world is now asking who won or lost the war. As the e-book explains, the conflict in the Middle East is about Israel defending its 'deep state', with Iran being the only other target. See more here.

A great deal is at stake, which is why I believe there is a connection between all wars, whether in the Middle East, where the focus is on overthrowing the Iranian government, or in Syria. It's similar to the situation in Ukraine, where NATO is establishing bases closer to the Russian border. Putin wouldn't admit it — not least because an agreement had been made that this wouldn't happen — but unfortunately that's how the world works. People often lose sight of the main objective of each operation, and a new narrative emerges the next day.

It's important not to lose sight of the fact that Trump gave Iran 60 days to prove that they did not possess nuclear weapons. The day after the deadline expired, Israel attacked Iran. Another important yet little-discussed aspect of this war is its direct impact on the BRICS. This is because Iran plays a pivotal role in the Silk Road project, a collaborative initiative involving Brazil, China, Russia, India and other partners.

Returning to the question of compliance with international agreements, concerns about whether Iran possesses nuclear weapons overlook the fact that Israel has not declared its position on the matter. While Iran has signed an agreement stating that it does not possess nuclear weapons; Israel, however, has not signed any such document. This leads us to believe that doubts about Iran persist. Last but not least, what support will China and Russia provide to their trading partner, Iran? Might Iran's government fall like Syria's did? If so, would that spell the end for the Silk Road? Only time will tell.