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Analysts suggest the BRICS bloc may be the most viable venue for negotiating a future ceasefire in the Iran conflict, noting that its members and partners have brokered every previous ceasefire in the crisis and maintain relationships with all relevant parties. Adding to this diplomatic picture, China has said it will strengthen bilateral ties and coordination with Qatar to help de-escalate regional tensions amid the ongoing war on Iran, underscoring the growing role of non-Western powers in seeking a resolution to the conflict.