Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

IRGC offers anti-terrorism expertise to SCO member states

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that the IRGC is ready to share its extensive anti-terrorism experience without restrictions with member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Sahand-2025 Drill: Iran emerges as regional security hub

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The Sahand-2025 joint anti-terrorism drill, hosted by IRGC Ground Forces in East Azarbaijan province, signals Tehran’s emerging leadership in a powerful Eastern coalition and its commitment to safeguarding regional security.

Iranian armed forces ready to counter threats: IRGC general

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The commander of the IRGC Ground Force says Iran is fully ready to confront any security threat, noting that the country’s long experience as a victim of terrorism has strengthened its resolve to combat terrorist activities.

Brig. Gen. Madani:

Over 10 countries took part in anti-terrorism drill in Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The deputy chief of Operations for the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has said that more than 10 countries participated in the Sahand-2025 Joint Counter-Terrorism Exercise held in Iran.

Gharibabadi:

Iran has always been at forefront of fight against terrorism

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi says that Islamic Republic of Iran has always spearheaded the battle against terrorism.

IRGC launches SCO counter-terrorism drill in NW Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) is hosting the Sahand-2025 joint anti-terrorism exercise with members of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Iran’s East Azarbaijan province.

President Pezeshkian:

Membership in "BRICS, SCO" economic opportunities for Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran’s active participation in BRICS, Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is creating significant economic opportunities for the country.

Iran ready to cooperate on boosting safe transit routes

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iran's First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that his country is prepared to cooperate to develop independent and secure transit corridors.

Iran attaches great importance to its ties with Belarus: VP

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iran's First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that Tehran-Minsk political relations are at a high level, adding that Iran attaches great importance to developing relations with Belarus.

Iran’s VP meets with Russian PM at SCO meeting

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref met and held talks with Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin on Monday.

Aref:

Coop. within SCO benefits peace, friendship on Intl. stage

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref has said the potentials that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) offers will increase peace, tranquility, and friendship in the international community.

VP Aref departs for Russia to attend SCO meeting

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iranian First Vice President left Tehran for Moscow on Monday morning to attend the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Iran’s Aref to visit Moscow for SCO meeting

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will be held on Tuesday, in Moscow, with the participation of Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran’s First Vice President.

SCO States endorse trade action plan to 2030

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Representatives of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have agreed on an action plan for 2026-2030 to implement a program of multilateral trade and economic cooperation, the SCO Secretariat said.

Army official says;

Iran strengthening military capabilities in all domains

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army for Coordination Affairs said that the country is constantly strengthening military capabilities in all domains, stressing that it remains a permanent strategic directive.

Iran to host second SCO joint counterterrorism exercise

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) joint counterterrorism exercise among member states will be held in Iran, led by the country’s intelligence and security agencies.

Defense minister:

Iran welcomes expansion of defense cooperation with Belarus

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Nasirzadeh said Tehran welcomes the expansion of defense and industrial cooperation with friendly and independent countries, including Belarus.

Iran dep. foreign minister:

BRICS, SCO have paved suitable ways for independent states

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi says that BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have laid grounds for the independent states to counter unilateralism.

President Pezeshkian:

Government seriously determined to back tech. development

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that his administration is seriously determined to support technological development in the country.

SCO condemns Israeli aggression on Qatar

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has denounced the recent Israeli airstrikes on Doha, describing them as a flagrant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and a breach of international law.

Envoy voices China’s readiness to develop ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Chinese Ambassador to Tehran Cong Peiwu reaffirmed his country’s commitment to expanding relations with Iran and promoting multilateralism as a counterbalance to unilateralism.

SCO can form strong future security alliances

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s defense minister said the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) could expand its role and build effective security coalitions.

Pres. stresses implementing deals reached during SCO summit

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the need to operationalize the agreements reached at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in China, describing the deals as heralding good prospects for the country.

Iran’s economic ties with China are pursued seriously: min.

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s minister of Economic Affairs and Finance (MEAF) says that the country’s trade-economic relations with China is being followed up on with seriousness.

Prime Minister of Pakistan meets President of Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Pakistani Premier Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, on the sidelines of the Council of Heads of Member States (CHM) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

SCO leaders sign over 20 cooperation documents

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s President, along with other Shanghai Cooperation Organization leaders, signed more than 20 documents and statements covering a wide range of cooperative areas at the SCO summit in Tianjin, China.

BRICS, SCO can counter Western unilateralism

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister said international organizations like the SCO and BRICS can serve as effective alternatives to counter Western unilateralism and form new regional alliances.

SCO leaders condemn Israel, US attacks on Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in China, member states strongly condemned the June 2025 military strikes by Israel and the United States on Iran, calling them violations of international law.

Pezeshkian:

SCO should take steps toward creating more peaceful world

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in China's Tianjin, President Masoud Pezeshkian called for concrete steps to strengthen peace and financial cooperation.

Iran to make proportionate decisions if snapback invoked: VP

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says that if snapback mechanism is activated by the three European powers to return the sanctions on the country, Tehran will make proportionate decisions.