BRICS Urges Restraint as Iraqi Militias Deny Saudi Pipeline Strike and Lebanon Talks Stall (Sep 12, 1742 UTC, 2042 Israel) (Evening Edition)

• IAEA Ruling — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told Al Jazeera that an IAEA resolution on Tehran's nuclear safety was 'imposed' by the US and Israel Al Jazeera. The statement came as Iranian officials continued to dismiss the resolution.
• BRICS Summit — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, warning against a return to unilateralism and urging the bloc to defend multilateralism IRNA. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the BRICS New Delhi Declaration aligns with Iran's positions on opposing unilateral sanctions, condemning attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities, supporting Iran's WTO bid, and backing Palestinian rights IRNA.
• Military Posture — IRGC Commander-in-Chief Major General Ahmad Vahidi and Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami met to assess the battlefield situation and emphasized strong defense against enemies IRNA. IRGC Ground Force Quds Headquarters announced the elimination of a terrorist team in Sistan and Baluchestan province IRNA.
• Oman Meeting — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke by phone with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi ahead of Monday's Hormuz meeting IRNA. A senior Iranian official told Reuters that the meeting is not expected to yield a signed agreement over the blockaded waterway Jerusalem Post.
• Bushehr Staffing — Russia plans to increase staff numbers at Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant to 150 soon, according to a report cited by Al Arabiya Al Arabiya.

• President Aoun's Visit — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun made a surprise visit to Nabatieh, pledging to secure an Israeli withdrawal and rebuild the south. He was accompanied by Army Commander General Rodolph Haykal and security agency chiefs Times of Israel Al-Manar TV. Aoun said 'no new negotiations with Israel at the moment' Al Jazeera.
• Southern Lebanon Explosions — Explosions were reported in Qantara and Al-Mansouri, with artillery shelling continuing on Ali al-Taher hill Bint Jbeil News. Israel-Lebanon talks were postponed as explosions rocked southern Lebanon Al Jazeera.
• Burj Abi Haidar Clashes — Clashes renewed in Burj Abi Haidar, Beirut, resulting in a second fatality. The Lebanese Army said two citizens were killed and another seriously wounded in a shooting stemming from prior disputes; two shooters were arrested Bint Jbeil News Al-Manar TV.

• Casualty — Palestinian child Hilal Abu Taha succumbed to wounds sustained two days ago in an Israeli strike on Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip Quds News Network.
• UN Report — The UN reported on Israel's 'yellow line' in eastern Gaza City, where painted cement blocks mark a boundary that is closing in on Palestinians UN News.
• Smotrich Remarks — Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich suggested during a podcast that European countries each take in 20,000 to 30,000 Gazans, and referred to Palestinians in Gaza as 'Nazis who should not live there' Quds News Network.

Settler Incidents — Israeli settlers stormed Palestinian homes in the town of Duma, southeast of Nablus Quds News Network. Settlers opened fire at Palestinians in the village of Al-Mughayyir, northeast of Ramallah Quds News Network.

• BRICS Declaration — BRICS leaders adopted a joint declaration at the New Delhi summit urging 'maximum restraint' in the Middle East, backing a Gaza ceasefire, and calling for a two-state solution for Palestine Reuters The National Middle East Eye Jerusalem Post. The declaration also rejected unilateral sanctions that contravene international law and the UN Charter, and condemned unilateral tariffs and coercive measures Al-Manar TV IRNA.
• Geneva Conference — An international conference on Palestinian prisoners opened in Geneva, bringing together lawyers, legal experts, diplomats, and rights organizations to pursue legal accountability for Israel over violations against Palestinian detainees Quds News Network.

DR Congo Ebola — DR Congo's worst Ebola epidemic ever has passed 7,000 cases, with nearly 3,400 deaths since the outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo virus was detected in mid-May Al Jazeera.

Berlin Rally — Jews and Iranians in Berlin united for a demonstration in support of Israel and against IRGC repression, with Israeli singer Or Amrami Brockman performing Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' Israel Hayom.

US Court Ruling — A US court rejected President Trump's emergency order keeping a Michigan coal plant open, ruling the Energy Department exceeded its authority Al Jazeera.

BRICS Summit — The 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit was held in New Delhi, India, with leaders adopting a joint declaration on the Middle East and global governance Reuters The National Jerusalem Post.

• Saudi Pipeline Attack — Iraq's government confirmed the attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline originated from its territory, pledged to investigate, and dismissed a military commander Times of Israel. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq denied responsibility, calling the accusation a 'distinction we do not claim' and offering to join a government investigation committee Al-Manar TV Iran International.
• Houthi Advance — Houthi forces have seized Mayun Island and the Red Sea coast, consolidating control of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Iran celebrated the Houthis' capture of Yemen's Red Sea coast as a 'divine triumph' Al Jazeera. Russia expressed concern over the 'uncontrolled' situation in Bab al-Mandab Arab News. The Houthi advance puts the US in a new bind Reuters.
• Mecca Pact — An Al Jazeera opinion piece examined whether the Houthi attacks will activate the Mecca Pact, suggesting Pakistan and Turkiye would intervene only if Saudi Arabia requests, but direct involvement in the Yemen war is unlikely Al Jazeera.