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Shanghai Bloc conducts Sahand-2025 anti-terror exercise in Iran

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) is hosting the Sahand-2025 joint anti-terrorism drill with members of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Iran’s East Azarbaijan Province.

Iranian VP to attend SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting in Russia

Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Aref will take part in the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Russia.

Iran’s defense minister: Shanghai Cooperation Organization could form security alliances

Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has the potential to expand its activities and establish robust security alliances in the future.

Modi stresses there should be no ‘double standards’ on terrorism

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged fellow Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members to oppose “double standards” on terrorism.

SCO leaders sign over 20 agreements, condemn Israeli, US Strikes against Iran

Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), including Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, signed more than 20 agreements and joint statements at the conclusion of the group’s 25th summit in Tianjin, China, on Monday.

Iran urges stronger financial, peace initiatives at SCO Summit

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian called for deeper cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members to strengthen financial resilience and promote peace, during the group’s 25th summit in Tianjin, China, on Monday.

Xi calls on regional leaders to oppose ‘Cold War mentality’ at SCO

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday urged regional leaders to oppose “Cold War mentality” at a gathering of a security bloc that Beijing has touted as an alternative to the Western-led international order.

Iran urges formation of security mechanism in Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has called for the establishment of a “Shanghai Regional Security Assembly” with the participation of the defense and intelligence agencies of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states.

SCO expanding global presence: Iranian FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is steadily expanding its global presence and moving beyond its regional framework.

Iran to host next SCO judicial chiefs summit

The Iranian judiciary chief announced that Iran will host the 21st meeting of judicial chiefs from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states next year.

Acting president calls on SCO to conduct transaction through Iran

Iran’s caretaker President Mohammad Mokhber says the Shanghai Cooperating Organization (SCO) member states can carry out trade transactions faster and at a lower cost through the North-South Corridor and the southern ports of Iran.

Iranian deputy FM reaffirms commitment to combating terrorism, raps Israeli regime’s war crimes

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Astana, Mehdi Safari, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy, reaffirmed Iran's commitment to combating terrorism.

Analyst: BRICS, SCO memberships to have not much impact on Iran economy without bans lifted

An international relations expert has weighed in on negotiations over the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, as well as the possibility of reaching agreement with the US within the same framework that Iranian President has alluded to in his statements.

President Raisi says Iran’s SCO membership will have historical benefits

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has highlighted the long-term and positive impacts of Iran’s full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. He stated that Tehran’s membership in the SCO will have historical benefits. He made the remarks in an address to the 23rd SCO summit which was held via video conference.

Iran officially becomes member state of Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Iran’s membership at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is officially approved at a meeting of the politico-economic alliance.

Head of Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Iran full SCO membership to be announced soon

The secretary general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) says Iran’s full membership in the strategic body will be officially announced in the next meeting of the SCO.

Russia says Iran’s full membership at SCO on agenda at next summit

Bakhtiyer Khakimov, Russia’s presidential representative for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization affairs, has said that Iran's full membership at the SCO will be at the top of the agenda of the upcoming summit of the bloc.

President Raisi calls for close cooperation with SCO members

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said Tehran’s membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization will give a momentum to regional cooperation and boost trade relations with members of the SCO.

SCO chief says Iran’s membership to play key role in achieving goals

The secretary general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization says Iran's membership in the regional body will be a key step for the SCO to achieve its goals.

Iran Parliament approves accession to Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Iranian lawmakers have unanimously approved legislation on the accession of Iran to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a Eurasian political, economic and security body based in China.

President Raisi calls for efforts to tackle political and economic unilateralism

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said the US is seeking to force its demands and domestic laws on the international system.

MP: Iran’s SCO membership ‘practical measure’ in neutralizing US sanctions

An Iranian lawmaker says the Islamic Republic’s membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) amounts to a “practical measure” in neutralizing the sanctions imposed by the US on the country.

Putin in meeting with Raisi: NATO threats beyond Europe

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin says threats posed by the NATO military alliance are not limited to Europe alone but goes beyond the continent.

SCO head: Iran plays major role in regional, global security

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)’s secretary general praises Iran as a great and influential world country, which plays a significant role in strengthening regional and global security.

Iran’s trade with SCO surges by 31%

The spokesman for Iran’s Customs Organization says the country's trade with members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in the first five months of the current Iranian year of 1401 was valued at 17 billion dollars.

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