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Olarbek Sharshiev, director of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s (SCO) Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure, announced the “Sahand–Counterterrorism–2025” drill set for December 4 near Tabriz, Iran. This exercise aims to improve the operational readiness of participating nations against complex terrorist threats and marks the second joint counterterrorism drill since the SCO’s inception in 1996. Official invitations will soon be sent to member and observer countries. The SCO, now including Iran, India, and Pakistan, focuses on combating terrorism, extremism, and separatism, enhancing regional security through collaboration and shared efforts against security challenges.
In a recent interview, former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif criticized the European signatories of the JCPOA for their “unfounded” actions, asserting that Iran remained compliant with the agreement after the U.S. withdrawal. He condemned the E3 (France, Germany, UK) for their failure to fulfill commitments made in 2018, and described their attempts to invoke the dispute resolution mechanism as audacious given their non-compliance. Zarif also expressed concerns over Israeli military actions against Iran, which he believes undermine trust for negotiations. He advocates for genuine diplomatic efforts to achieve regional stability and nuclear cooperation.
Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, welcomed Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov to discuss strengthening economic cooperation between the two nations. The meeting highlighted their historical ties and mutual respect for Turkmenistan’s neutrality and peace initiatives. Key topics included regional issues such as the situations in Afghanistan and Gaza, with both sides opposing a U.S. plan regarding Palestinian resettlement. Meredov emphasized the need for collaboration in trade, energy, and transportation, announcing plans for a joint economic cooperation commission. He also met with Iran’s Oil Minister to discuss enhancing oil and gas sector cooperation, reinforcing Turkmenistan’s significant partnership with Iran.
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Recent talks in Muscat, Oman, underscore diplomatic efforts concerning Iran’s nuclear program. Led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, the Iranian delegation met with U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff to address ongoing nuclear disputes. Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi is mediating these discussions, which focus on technical aspects of the program. The expert team includes Majid Takht-e-Ravanchi and Kazem Gharibabadi. This one-day negotiation may extend due to its critical nature and follows two previous rounds in April and Rome. Araqchi expressed optimism about progressing toward a consensus through continued dialogue.
In an opinion piece for The Asahi Shimbun, Seyed Abbas Araghchi called for a global movement to abolish all weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), highlighting the shared suffering of Iran and Japan due to such arms. As the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings approaches, he condemned U.S. President Trump’s recent comments comparing military actions in Iran to those bombings, calling them a grave insult. Araghchi emphasized the lasting trauma from WMDs, urging collective action to prevent future atrocities. His message serves as a reminder of the urgent need for peace and disarmament on a global scale.