SCO members back Iran against US-Israeli aggression: Minister
Iran’s interior minister said SCO members, especially China and Russia, backed Tehran against US-Israeli aggression at a summit in Bishkek.
Intelligence analysis by GPT-5.4 Mini
Eskander Momeni said Iran used the SCO interior ministers’ summit to present its view of regional issues and the war against Iran. He said member states voiced support, while the meeting also focused on security cooperation, counter-narcotics, and counter-terrorism.
Iran’s minister said a big regional meeting was like a group of countries saying, “We stand with Iran.” The meeting also talked about keeping the region safer, fighting drugs, and stopping terrorism.
Analysis
What happened
Iran’s Interior Minister Eskander Momeni said all members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation backed Iran at the SCO interior ministers’ summit in Bishkek, with China and Russia singled out as especially supportive. According to Momeni, Iran’s position on regional issues and on the war against Iran was presented in the main session.
What Iran says it gained
Momeni said the member states took what he described as positive positions and expressed clear support for the Islamic Republic against the United States and Israel. He also said he met with Kyrgyzstan’s president on the sidelines and that the talks covered security and regional issues. Kyrgyzstan’s current role as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, he said, made the exchange more important.
Wider agenda
Beyond the political message, Momeni said the summit produced a statement focused on security and law-enforcement cooperation. He highlighted counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism as key themes. He also said bilateral meetings on the sidelines were useful because they allow countries to exchange views and look for solutions in short, practical sessions.
Reading the signal
The article is less about a detailed policy outcome than about diplomatic positioning. Iran is presenting the SCO as a forum where it can gather support, reinforce its regional narrative, and link security cooperation with its broader conflict with the US and Israel.
Key points
- Eskander Momeni said SCO members backed Iran against US-Israeli aggression at a summit in Bishkek.
- He said China and Russia were especially supportive of Tehran’s position.
- Iran’s views on regional issues and the war against Iran were presented in the main session.
- The summit also produced a statement on security, law enforcement, counter-narcotics, and counter-terrorism.
- Momeni said bilateral meetings on the sidelines were useful for exchanging views and seeking solutions.
If the support Iran says it received turns into practical cooperation, Tehran could strengthen ties with SCO members on security and regional issues. The summit’s focus on law enforcement, counter-narcotics, and counter-terrorism could also give Iran more room to work with neighbors on shared problems.
The backing described in the article may stay mostly political and not lead to concrete action. If tensions with the US and Israel continue, the diplomatic support could matter less than the underlying conflict and leave Iran still facing pressure.
