Is BRICS a Major Threat to US Interests in the Middle East?

Since 2025, BRICS has sought to expand its influence globally, and the Middle East is central to this expansion strategy, home to four out of six of the new BRICS members. The implications are manifold, particularly concerning US interests in the region.

The US fears that the BRICS expansion will provide Iran and Saudi Arabia with more economic and political support from China and Russia, weakening the US’s leverage in the region. As these countries from the Middle East join, BRICS may be becoming a major threat to the US in the region.

The new BRICS nations are already feeding into the shift in power dynamics. Meanwhile, the expansion of BRICS towards the Middle East will definitely have an impact on the shattered regional system.

One significant shift is the move away from the US dollar. BRICS members are working towards deepening inter-trade using local currencies instead of the US dollar, including buying and selling energy sources without relying on the USD. This directly challenges the US's economic dominance.

It is concluded that the BRICS membership destabilizes the traditional balance of power in the Middle East, dethroning the Western powers and restructuring the geopolitical landscape. The future of US influence in the Middle East hinges on how effectively it adapts to this evolving power dynamic.

The implications are far-reaching, impacting everything from energy security to diplomatic relations. Understanding the BRICS strategy and its impact on the Middle East is crucial for anyone concerned about US foreign policy.