BRICS statement condemns Israel striking Iranian sites, says nothing about Iran attacking Israeli civilians

There was a BRICS meeting in Rio de Janeiro over the weekend, and as usual with these sorts of things, it issued a long statement (31 pages, 126 numbered paragraphs) showing the official position of the BRICS nations to everything in the world.

It discussed the Iran-Israel war in June:

We condemn the military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran since 13 June 2025, which constitute a violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and express grave concern over the subsequent escalation of the security situation in the Middle East. We further express serious concern over deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities under full safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in violation of international law and relevant resolutions of the IAEA. Nuclear safeguards, safety, and security must always be upheld, including in armed conflicts, to protect people and the environment from harm. In this context, we reiterate our support for diplomatic initiatives aimed at addressing regional challenges. We call upon the United Nations Security Council to be seized of this matter. 

Notice anything missing? Yes, not a word about Iran shooting ballistic missiles at population centers. 

The statement was purposefully vague, not mentioning Israel (it does that later in a number of paragraphs about Gaza and Syria), but in context is sure looks like when it raises concern over "deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure" it is not talking about Iran aiming missiles at Israeli residential areas.

Not that we need more reminders, but BRICS is not exactly an even-handed group.

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