Iran aims to join BRICS to uphold multilateralism, counter sanctions: FM

TEHRAN, July 19 (Xinhua) -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Tuesday that joining the BRICS would be Iran's next step in upholding multilateralism and countering sanctions.

He made the remarks in an interview with the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network, which was broadcast live on Tuesday night, commenting on the advantages that Iran can get from joining regional organizations, such as the Sh