Iran Speaks at BRICS Meeting

May 14, 2026, 21:08
IndiaPolitics

Introduction

Minister Abbas Araghchi went to a BRICS meeting in New Delhi. He talked about Iran and other countries.

Main Body

Minister Araghchi said the US and Israel do bad things. He wants BRICS countries to stop these actions. He says the US is not as strong as before. He also talked about the UAE. He says the UAE helps the US and Israel. He thinks American bases in the UAE are dangerous for the area. However, he says Iran wants peace. He says countries should talk and work together. He does not want war.

Conclusion

Iran wants more friends in other countries. They want to be strong and peaceful.

Learning

💡 The 'Want' Pattern

In this text, we see a very useful word for A2 students: Want.

It is used to show a desire or a goal. It is always followed by a person or a thing (noun) or an action (verb).

1. Want + Thing

  • "Iran wants peace."
  • "Iran wants more friends."

2. Want + To + Action

  • "He wants to stop these actions."
  • "They want to be strong."

Quick Rule: The 'S' Ending

  • He/She/Iran (One person/thing) →\rightarrow Wants
  • They/Countries (Many people/things) →\rightarrow Want

Simple Examples for You:

  • I want coffee. →\rightarrow Want + Thing
  • I want to sleep. →\rightarrow Want + Action

Vocabulary Learning

minister (n.)
a person who has charge of a ministry or department of the government
Example:The minister will meet with the city council tomorrow.
went (v.)
past tense of go, to travel to a place
Example:She went to the market yesterday.
meeting (n.)
a gathering of people for discussion
Example:The meeting will start at 3 p.m.
talked (v.)
past tense of talk, to speak
Example:They talked about their plans.
about (prep.)
concerning; regarding
Example:She is thinking about the trip.
other (adj.)
different; additional
Example:I have other books to read.
countries (n.)
nations
Example:Many countries joined the conference.
bad (adj.)
not good; harmful
Example:The weather was bad yesterday.
things (n.)
objects or matters
Example:There are many things to learn.
wants (v.)
desires; would like
Example:He wants a new bike.
stop (v.)
to cease
Example:Please stop talking.
actions (n.)
deeds or acts
Example:Her actions showed kindness.
strong (adj.)
powerful or sturdy
Example:The bridge is strong.
before (adv.)
earlier
Example:Finish your homework before dinner.
helps (v.)
assists
Example:She helps her friend with homework.
American (adj.)
relating to the United States
Example:He speaks American English.
bases (n.)
military installations
Example:The bases are located in the desert.
dangerous (adj.)
harmful or risky
Example:The road is dangerous at night.
area (n.)
region or space
Example:This area is very quiet.
peace (n.)
state of calm
Example:They hope for peace in the region.
work (v.)
to do labor or to function
Example:I work from nine to five.
together (adv.)
in a group
Example:We will go together.
war (n.)
armed conflict
Example:The war ended after many years.
friends (n.)
companions
Example:My friends are coming over.
peaceful (adj.)
calm and free from conflict
Example:They live in a peaceful village.
not (adv.)
negative marker
Example:I do not like it.
new (adj.)
recently made or introduced
Example:She bought a new car.