--- title: "Iran’s Pezeshkian to attend BRICS Summit in New Delhi in September 2026" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/irans-pezeshkian-to-attend-brics-summit-in-new-delhi-in-september-2026" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/irans-pezeshkian-to-attend-brics-summit-in-new-delhi-in-september-2026" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/irans-pezeshkian-to-attend-brics-summit-in-new-delhi-in-september-2026.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/irans-pezeshkian-to-attend-brics-summit-in-new-delhi-in-september-2026" category: "Politics" area: "India" published: "2026-08-14T11:46:11.163Z" source_reported: "2026-08-14T11:02:18.000Z" updated: "2026-08-14T11:46:11.163Z" trust_score: 33 critic_score: 77 hype_score: 15 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-14T12:45:27.738904+00:00" --- # Iran’s Pezeshkian to attend BRICS Summit in New Delhi in September 2026 *Indian Prime Minister Modi and Iranian President Pezeshkian last met in October 2024 at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 33 of 100, higher is better. Trust 33 because the central claim rests on anonymous Iranian sources despite multiple outlet confirmations. - Craft 77 of 100, higher is better. Critic 77 for clear dates, names, and explanation of significance, though lacking direct quotations. - Hype 15 of 100, lower is better. Hype 15; language is measured with no sensationalism. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12 to 13 September 2026, as confirmed by Iranian sources. - India assumed the BRICS chairmanship from Brazil at the start of 2026 and will host the summit under the theme ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.’ - Pezeshkian and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi last met in October 2024 in Kazan, Russia, where they discussed bilateral ties and regional developments. - The summit will include leaders from China, Russia, and other BRICS members, with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin also expected to attend. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to New Delhi on 12 to 13 September 2026 to attend the 18th BRICS Summit. The summit will be held under India’s chairmanship, which began in January 2026 after Brazil handed over the role. India’s theme for the summit is ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.’ Pezeshkian’s visit follows a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in October 2024 on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. At that meeting, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations and regional developments. Iran became a full BRICS member in 2024, alongside Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. The summit will bring together leaders from BRICS member states, including China and Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin is also expected to attend. The agenda includes discussions on economic cooperation, global governance reform, energy security, artificial intelligence, climate change, and supply chain resilience. ## What the coverage left out None of the right-rated digests mentioned Iran’s push for a stronger BRICS position on the West Asia conflict or its request for India’s help in building consensus within the grouping. The left-rated reports and the centre-rated report carried these details. None of the digests from any side included the specific topics listed under the summit’s agenda, such as artificial intelligence or supply chain resilience, which were detailed in One India’s full report. ## Who covered it Shares of the 12 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 17% (2) - Centre: 8% (1) - Right: 75% (9) 6 of 18 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-14T12:45:27.738904+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 8 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-14T13:45:19.743Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The two left-rated reports led on the geopolitical significance of Pezeshkian’s visit. One India framed the trip as occurring ‘amid rising Strait of Hormuz tensions’ and highlighted Iran’s push for a stronger BRICS role in addressing conflicts in West Asia. It quoted Iranian sources stating that Pezeshkian’s visit could provide an opportunity to discuss ‘connectivity, trade, regional security and the situation in West Asia.’ - One India also detailed the summit’s agenda, listing topics such as ‘global governance reform, energy security, artificial intelligence, climate change, food security and supply chain resilience.’ It noted that India intends to use a ‘people-centered and practical cooperation strategy’ during its chairmanship. Outlook India’s digest mentioned the expected attendance of Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping alongside Pezeshkian. ### Centre - The Economic Times led with Pezeshkian’s attendance as part of a broader gathering of senior leaders, including Putin. It noted that the summit would be held ‘as the grouping’s chair for 2026’ and that Pezeshkian’s participation comes ‘at a time when New Delhi’s engagement with Tehran has gained added importance amid continuing tensions in West Asia.’ - The report also highlighted recent diplomatic engagements between India and Iran, including conversations between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. It stated that Araghchi travelled to New Delhi in May 2026 for the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting, where Iran sought a stronger collective position from the grouping on the West Asia conflict. ### Right - The seven right-rated digests led on Pezeshkian’s visit as a bilateral engagement between India and Iran. ABP News framed the trip as occurring ‘amid closer India-Iran ties and Tehran’s support for India’s role in easing West Asia tensions.’ India TV News and India Today both noted that Pezeshkian met Modi in October 2024 in Kazan, with India TV News specifying that the two leaders discussed ‘bilateral and regional issues.’ - Several right-rated digests mentioned the summit’s theme and India’s assumption of the BRICS chairmanship. Latestly and Tribune India both quoted the theme ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’ and noted that India took over the chairship from Brazil at the beginning of 2026. Times of India’s digest mentioned Putin’s expected attendance alongside Pezeshkian. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## 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. - mixed: 6 - high: 4 - unknown: 7 - 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 - [namasthe telangana](https://ntnews.com/international/iran-president-masoud-pezeshkian-to-visit-india-for-brics-summit-in-september-amid-us-iran-war-2483394) — Masoud Pezeshkian | Iranian President Pezeshkian to Visit India.. Attend BRICS Summit Next Month - [TV9 Kannada](https://tv9kannada.com/national/iran-president-masoud-pezeshkian-to-visit-india-for-brics-summit-next-month-for-the-first-time-after-west-asia-conflict-1225166.html) — Iranian President Visits India for First Time Since the Start of the West Asian War - [La Razón](https://larazon.es/internacional/pezeshkian-participara-cumbre-brics-nueva-delhi-tambien-iran-putin_202608146a7efd37a5690f0473795979.html) — Pezeshkian Will Participate in the BRICS Summit in New Delhi: Putin and Xi Will Also Go - [Noticias ao Minuto](https://noticiasaominuto.com/mundo/3036536/presidente-do-irao-participara-na-cimeira-dos-brics-na-india-em-setembro) — President of Iran to Participate in the BRICS Summit in India in September - [Mathrubhumi](https://mathrubhumi.com/news/world/iranian-president-masoud-pezeshkian-2026-brics-summit-india-redmywwy) — ഇറാൻ പ്രസിഡന്റ് മസൂദ് പെസെഷ്കിയൻ ഇന്ത്യയിലേക്ക്; ബ്രിക്സ് ഉച്ചകോടിയിൽ പങ്കെടുക്കും - [One India](https://oneindia.com/international/iran-president-pezeshkian-to-visit-delhi-for-brics-summit-amid-rising-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-8176283.html) — Iran President Pezeshkian To Visit Delhi For BRICS Summit Amid Rising Strait Of Hormuz Tensions - [India TV Hindi Hindi](https://indiatv.in/india/national/iranian-president-masoud-pezeshkian-will-visits-new-delhi-to-attend-brics-summit-2026-08-14-1237316) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Visit India, Attend BRICS Meeting - India TV Hindi - [ABP News](https://news.abplive.com/news/india/us-iran-war-live-updates-iran-president-masoud-pezeshkian-to-visit-india-for-brics-summit-in-september-amid-west-asia-tensions-report-1862066) — Iran President Pezeshkian To Visit India For BRICS Summit In September: Report - [India TV News](https://indiatvnews.com/news/world/iran-president-masoud-pezeshkian-to-visit-india-for-brics-summit-next-month-report-2026-08-14-1051364) — Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit India for Brics Summit next month: Report - [NDTV Profit](https://ndtvprofit.com/india/iran-president-to-visit-india-as-brics-takes-centre-stage-11909564) — Iran President To Visit India As BRICS Takes Centre Stage - [Outlook India](https://outlookindia.com/national/irans-pezeshkian-to-visit-india-for-brics-summit-as-west-asia-tensions-mount) — Iranian President Pezeshkian to Visit India for BRICS Summit 2026 - [rediff.com](https://rediff.com/news/commentary/2026/aug/14/iran-president-to-come-to-delhi-for-brics-summit/e313ac3a4d786fe34c4dfa702575d7df) — Iran president to come to Delhi for BRICS Summit - [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/world/story/iran-president-masoud-pezeshkian-will-travel-to-delhi-for-brics-summit-next-month-sources-2971155-2026-08-14) — Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to Delhi for BRICS Summit next month: Sources - [Unknown](https://aajtak.in/india/news/story/iran-president-masoud-pezeshkian-india-visit-brics-summit-12-13-september-ntc-mnrd-dskc-2621897-2026-08-14) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Is Coming to India and Will Attend the BRICS Summit. - [Latestly](https://latestly.com/agency-news/world-news-iran-president-pezeshkian-to-travel-to-delhi-for-brics-summit-sources-7559728.html) — Iran President Pezeshkian to Travel to Delhi for BRICS Summit: Sources - [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/world/iran-president-pezeshkian-to-travel-to-delhi-for-brics-summit-sources) — Iran President Pezeshkian to travel to Delhi for BRICS Summit: Sources - The Tribune - [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/iran-president-pezeshkian-said-to-be-attend-brics-summit-in-delhi/articleshow/133231967.cms) — Iran President Pezeshkian said to attend BRICS summit in Delhi - [The Economic Times](https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/iran-president-pezeshkian-said-to-be-attend-brics-summit-in-delhi/articleshow/133231967.cms) — Iran President Pezeshkian said to attend BRICS summit in Delhi ## Questions **When is the 18th BRICS Summit being held?** The 18th BRICS Summit will be held in New Delhi on 12 to 13 September 2026. India assumed the BRICS chairmanship from Brazil at the beginning of 2026 and will host the summit under the theme ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.’ **Why is Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visiting India?** Pezeshkian is visiting India to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The visit follows a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in October 2024, where they discussed bilateral ties and regional developments. Iran became a full BRICS member in 2024. **Which leaders are expected to attend the BRICS Summit?** Leaders from BRICS member states, including China and Russia, are expected to attend. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s participation has been confirmed by multiple outlets. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will also attend the summit in New Delhi. **What topics will be discussed at the BRICS Summit?** The summit’s agenda includes economic cooperation, global governance reform, energy security, artificial intelligence, climate change, food security, and supply chain resilience. India’s theme for the summit is ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.’ --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/irans-pezeshkian-to-attend-brics-summit-in-new-delhi-in-september-2026. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Iran’s Pezeshkian to attend BRICS Summit in New Delhi in September 2026", https://mediabias.news/politics/irans-pezeshkian-to-attend-brics-summit-in-new-delhi-in-september-2026