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Iranian lawmakers took part in the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi on October 27, 2026. Ahmad Naderi, head of Iran's parliamentary delegation, said Iran seeks peace but will not equate diplomacy with surrender, according to IRNA. IRNA also quoted Ali Haddadi, deputy head of the Iran-India Parliamentary Friendship Group, who said BRICS under India's leadership plays a key role in global economic growth.