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PM Modi Invites Iran to BRICS Summit; Stresses Freedom of Navigation in Strait of Hormuz

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30 Jun 2026
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Source: Indian Express
Key Data:Iran-US MoU June 17, 2026Khamenei killed Feb 28, 2026Funeral July 4-9, 2026Over a dozen India-bound vessels transited Hormuz10-12 India-flagged vessels still in Persian Gulf
Bodies:BRICSPrime Minister's OfficeMinistry of External AffairsSupreme National Security Council (Iran)
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What This Article Covers

1.PM Modi invited Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to the BRICS Leaders’ Summit to be hosted by India, aiming to strengthen multilateral cooperation.

2.Modi underlined the importance of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, critical for India’s energy imports, following the Iran-US MoU that ended hostilities.

3.India sends a special delegation to the funeral of slain Supreme Leader Khamenei (killed Feb 28, 2026), with Bihar Governor and MoS for External Affairs as leaders.

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PM Modi’s first conversation with Iran’s new President Pezeshkian underscores India’s strategic focus on West Asia peace, energy security via the Strait of Hormuz, and multilateral cooperation through BRICS. The invite to the BRICS summit hosted by India and condolences for Supreme Leader Khamenei signal diplomatic continuity. The Iran-US MoU (June 17, 2026) has allowed Indian vessels to transit Hormuz again, but 10-12 Indian ships remain in the Persian Gulf.

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Iran-US MoU DateJune 17, 2026
Supreme Leader Khamenei killed onFebruary 28, 2026
Funeral ceremonies start-endJuly 4-9, 2026
Indian vessels successfully transited HormuzOver a dozen (incl. 3 India-flagged crude tankers)
India-flagged vessels still in Persian Gulf10-12

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  • ›Iran-US MoU Date: June 17, 2026
  • ›Supreme Leader Khamenei killed on: February 28, 2026
  • ›Target this Data: Iran-US MoU signed on June 17, 2026
  • ›Target this Data: Supreme Leader Khamenei killed on February 28, 2026
  • ›Target this Organisation: BRICS – India to host the upcoming summit
  • ›Target this Geography: Strait of Hormuz – critical chokepoint for India's energy

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Which international grouping did PM Modi invite Iran's President to attend?

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Consider the following statements:

1. PM Modi invited Iran's President to attend the BRICS summit to be hosted by India.

2. The Iran-US MoU to end hostilities was signed on June 17, 2026.

3. PM Modi personally attended the funeral of Supreme Leader Khamenei.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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On which date was the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding signed to end hostilities?

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Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical for India according to the news?

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