Since the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, many analysts have rushed to declare that BRICS is little more than an illusion. Iran joined the grouping as a new member in 2024. Yet BRICS has failed to articulate a unified response to the conflict. While some members—including Brazil and China —have condemned the U.S. and Israeli attacks, India has not. South Africa has remained on the fence. For the bloc’s critics, these differences have reinforced a familiar