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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

SCO Secretary-General Calls for Diplomatic Settlement Regarding Iran

Apr 06, 2026 02:01 AM CT Regional SCO,diplomacy,Iran,de-escalation,Russia

Summary

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) issued a political statement expressing serious concern over ongoing events involving Iran, advocating for a diplomatic resolution. This move highlights the involvement of regional powers like Russia in seeking de-escalation amidst the broader Iran-Israel conflict theater. While not a direct military development, it signals diplomatic pressure on state actors to avoid further escalation.

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Nurlan Yermekbayev noted that the SCO issued a political statement expressing serious concern about the ongoing events

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Actor Responses

Russia NEUTRAL

As a key SCO member, Russia supports the organization's call for a political settlement regarding Iran.

Iran NEUTRAL

Iran is the focus of the SCO's statement regarding ongoing events and the need for a political solution.

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