--- title: "BRICS Leaders Urge Restraint in Middle East, Condemn Unilateral Sanctions" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/brics-leaders-urge-restraint-in-middle-east-condemn-unilateral-sanctions" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/brics-leaders-urge-restraint-in-middle-east-condemn-unilateral-sanctions" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/brics-leaders-urge-restraint-in-middle-east-condemn-unilateral-sanctions.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/brics-leaders-urge-restraint-in-middle-east-condemn-unilateral-sanctions" category: "Politics" area: "Middle East" published: "2026-09-12T14:25:29.174Z" source_reported: "2026-09-12T13:52:01.313Z" updated: "2026-09-12T14:25:29.174Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 61 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-12T14:15:26.158802+00:00" --- # BRICS Leaders Urge Restraint in Middle East, Condemn Unilateral Sanctions *The bloc's joint declaration calls for de-escalation and adherence to international law amid regional tensions.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claims attributed to a joint statement, with Reuters cited as a source for one claim. - Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Reports quote or give right of reply to affected parties and state what happens next. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise more than the body delivers, with mild emphasis and some loaded adjectives. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - BRICS leaders expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East. - The bloc condemned unilateral sanctions not authorized by the UN, calling them a violation of international law. - BRICS leaders urged maximum restraint in the Middle East conflict. - The joint declaration was adopted unanimously at the summit in New Delhi. Leaders of the BRICS nations met in New Delhi and adopted a joint declaration expressing deep concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East. The leaders called for maximum restraint in the region and condemned unilateral sanctions that are not authorized by the United Nations, stating they violate international law and the UN Charter. ## Disagreement on specific wording While the joint declaration from the BRICS summit called for maximum restraint in the Middle East, the specific phrasing used to describe this call varied across reports. Dnevni list Danas reported the statement called for "maximum restraint," while Devdiscourse and El Confidencial noted the declaration emphasized "peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy" and "maximum restraint" respectively. Some reports, such as from Arab News and Islamabad Post, stated the leaders called for "calm" in the Middle East. ## What the coverage left out None of the right-rated digests mention the specific concern raised by Dnevni list Danas regarding "deliberate attacks" on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities under IAEA supervision, nor its interpretation as an indirect criticism of US and Israeli actions. The right-rated digests also do not mention the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's attendance at the summit, which was noted in the full report from Dnevni list Danas. ## Who covered it Shares of the 19 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 11% (2) - Centre: 31% (6) - Right: 58% (11) 10 of 29 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-12T14:15:26.158802+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-12T14:30:37.950Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The two left-rated reports focused on the BRICS leaders' expression of concern over rising Middle East tensions and their condemnation of sanctions not authorized by the UN. Dnevni list Danas, in its full report, highlighted the leaders' concern over "deliberate attacks" on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities under IAEA supervision, interpreting this as an indirect criticism of US and Israeli actions. Both left-rated reports mentioned the condemnation of unilateral sanctions not approved by the UN Security Council and the call for their abolition. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports consistently highlighted the BRICS nations' united stand for peace amid Middle East tensions and their call for maximum restraint. Devdiscourse and Ottumwa Courier noted the 'New Delhi Declaration' emphasized peaceful dispute resolution and criticized unilateral trade measures. El Confidencial and La Libre reported that BRICS countries agreed to maximum restraint and rejected unilateral sanctions. Bloomberg mentioned BRICS nations expressed "deep concern" and called for "maximum restraint." Hola News and El Comercio also reported on the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration, focusing on the bloc's positions on global issues and cooperation. ### Right - The right-rated reports primarily focused on the BRICS summit participants opposing unilateral sanctions that contradict international law and urging restraint in the Middle East conflict. Jyllands-Posten and berlingske.dk reported that BRICS countries called for restraint. news-pravda.com and Interfax.ru highlighted the opposition to unilateral sanctions contrary to international law, with Interfax.ru specifically mentioning the condemnation of both unilateral economic and secondary sanctions. Arab News and Tribune India reported the call for "maximum restraint" and expressed "deep concern" over escalating tensions. 연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency and BT also noted the call for restraint and opposition to sanctions violating international law. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - mixed: 6 - high: 8 - unknown: 13 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Unknown](https://chosun.com/international/international_general/2026/09/12/G4ZTQZRUMQYGMODCGI3DIMZRGI) — BRICS Leaders Including Xi Jinping and Putin Target U.S.: “Oppose Unilateral Sanctions… Call for Restraint in Middle East Conflict” - [Dnevni list Danas](https://danas.rs/svet/briks-samit-sankcije-bliski-istok) — BRICS Summit: Concern over Growing Tensions in the Middle East and Condemnation of the Imposition of Sanctions without UN Approval - [El Tiempo](https://eltiempo.com/mundo/asia/los-brics-acuerdan-maxima-contencion-en-oriente-medio-y-rechazo-a-sanciones-unilaterales-3585554) — BRICS Agrees to Maximum Restraint in the Middle East and Rejection of Unilateral Sanctions - [La Tribune](https://latribune.fr/article/economie/international/23246081490305/les-pays-des-brics-exhortent-a-la-retenue-maximale-dans-le-conflit-au-moyen-orient) — Brics Countries Urge "Maximum Retention" in Middle East Conflict - [Islamabad Post](https://islamabadpost.com.pk/brics-nations-call-for-maximum-restraint-in-middle-east) — BRICS nations call for ‘maximum restraint’ in Middle East - [Jyllands-Posten](https://jyllands-posten.dk/international/ECE19636977/brikslande-opfordrer-til-tilbageholdenhed-i-mellemoesten) — BRICS Countries Call for Restraint in the Middle East - [Reflector](https://reflector.com/news/national/brics-leaders-voice-concern-over-middle-east-condemn-unilateral-sanctions-at-india-summit/article_71b2de55-9d18-540c-8dc0-11ce6746194e.html) — BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit - [El Confidencial](https://elconfidencial.com/mundo/2026-09-12/brics-acuerdan-contencion-oriente-medio-rechazo-a-sanciones-unilaterales_4422554) — BRICS Agrees to Maximum Restraint in the Middle East and Rejection of Unilateral Sanctions - [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/09/12/2585959.html) — The BRICS summit participants opposed unilateral sanctions that contradict international law, the declaration says - [El Comercio](https://elcomercio.pe/mundo/asia/cumbre-de-los-brics-acuerdan-maxima-contencion-en-oriente-medio-y-rechazo-a-sanciones-unilaterales-iran-estados-unidos-india-ultimas-noticia) — BRICS Agrees to Maximum Restraint in the Middle East and Rejection of Unilateral Sanctions - [Arab News](https://arabnews.com/world/brics-nations-call-for-maximum-restraint-in-middle-east-3001461) — BRICS nations call for ‘maximum restraint’ in Middle East - [Aydınlık](https://aydinlik.com.tr/haber/brics-liderlerinden-tek-tarafli-yaptirimlara-karsi-ortak-bildiri-589838) — BRICS Leaders Issue Joint Statement Against Unilateral Sanctions - [Ottumwa Courier](https://ottumwacourier.com/news/national_news/brics-voices-concern-over-middle-east-condemns-unilateral-sanctions-at-india-summit/article_6dff32ef-3e54-5fda-85be-694149768fd2.html) — BRICS voices concern over Middle East, condemns unilateral sanctions at India summit - [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/world/1115712) — BRICS Condemns the Practice of Unilateral Sanctions - [La Libre](https://lalibre.be/international/2026/09/12/les-pays-des-brics-exhortent-a-la-retenue-maximale-dans-le-conflit-au-moyen-orient-AUJ3A7LNWJA7HHDPREJSLDUNEM) — Brics Countries Urge "Maximum Retention" in Middle East Conflict - [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260912049400104) — BRICS Leaders Oppose Unilateral Sanctions Violating International Law… Urge Restraint in Middle East - [Bloomberg](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-12/brics-countries-call-for-maximum-restraint-in-the-middle-east) — BRICS Countries Call for Maximum Restraint in the Middle East - [Devdiscourse](https://devdiscourse.com/article/politics/3976358-brics-summit-unites-for-peace-amid-middle-east-tensions) — BRICS Summit Unites for Peace Amid Middle East Tensions - [Unknown](https://imaeil.com/page/view/2026091221104723097) — BRICS, Including China, Russia, and Iran, Calls for Maximum Restraint in Middle East War… Unanimous Joint Declaration - [tvsarawak.my](https://tvsarawak.my/2026/09/12/brics-nations-call-for-maximum-restraint-in-west-asia) — BRICS nations call for 'maximum restraint' in West Asia - [avisendanmark.dk](https://avisendanmark.dk/udland/briks-lande-opfordrer-til-tilbageholdenhed-i-mellemoesten) — BRICS Countries Call for Restraint in the Middle East - [berlingske.dk](https://berlingske.dk/internationalt/briks-lande-opfordrer-til-tilbageholdenhed-i-mellemoesten) — BRICS Countries Call for Restraint in the Middle East - [BT](https://bt.dk/udland/briks-lande-opfordrer-til-tilbageholdenhed-i-mellemoesten) — BRICS Countries Call for Restraint in the Middle East - [Latestly](https://latestly.com/agency-news/world-news-brics-new-delhi-declaration-expresses-concern-over-west-asia-tensions-calls-for-exercising-restraint-7601632.html) — BRICS New Delhi Declaration Expresses Concern over West Asia Tensions, Calls for Exercising Restraint - [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/strany-briks-prizvali-otmenit-odnostoronnie-sanktsii) — BRICS Countries Called for the Lifting of Unilateral Sanctions - [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/9/12/1450786.html) — BRICS Countries Demanded the Lifting of Illegal Unilateral Sanctions - [asiae.co.kr](https://asiae.co.kr/article/2026091220411201302) — Brix “Opposes One-Sided Sanctions that Violate International law... Calls for Restraint in the Middle East” - [Hola News](https://holanews.com/los-brics-acuerdan-maxima-contencion-en-oriente-medio-y-rechazo-a-sanciones-unilaterales) — BRICS Agrees to Maximum Restraint in the Middle East and Rejection of Unilateral Sanctions - [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/world/brics-new-delhi-declaration-expresses-concern-over-west-asia-tensions-calls-for-exercising-restraint) — BRICS New Delhi Declaration expresses concern over West Asia tensions, calls for exercising restraint - The Tribune ## Questions **What did BRICS leaders express concern about?** BRICS leaders expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East. They also voiced concern over "deliberate attacks" on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities under IAEA supervision, as reported by Dnevni list Danas. **What was BRICS' stance on sanctions?** BRICS leaders condemned unilateral sanctions that are not authorized by the UN, stating they violate international law and the UN Charter. They called for the lifting of such measures. **What action did BRICS call for in the Middle East?** BRICS leaders urged "maximum restraint" in the Middle East conflict. They also advocated for peaceful dispute resolution through dialogue and diplomacy, according to some reports. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/brics-leaders-urge-restraint-in-middle-east-condemn-unilateral-sanctions. 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