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Iran is a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, having officially joined in 2023 [1] after pursuing membership with support from China and Russia [2]. The country utilizes its membership in the organization to strengthen Eurasian integration [3] and resist Western pressure {fact:1, fact:4, fact:5}.
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Tracing the geopolitical influence and regional power dynamics in ... link.springer.com 2 facts
claimIran plays a strategic role in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) by strengthening Eurasian integration, according to a 2023 study by J. Karami.
claimIran has utilized bilateral relations while joining the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) and pursuing membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization with backing from China and Russia.
Iran Country Report 2026 - BTI Transformation Index bti-project.org 1 fact
claimIran seeks active participation in non-Western multilateral institutions, including the BRICS+ group, the Eurasian Economic Union, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org 1 fact
claimWestern sanctions against Russia and Russia's need for reliable partners like Iran have resulted in Iran's full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the extension of the preferential trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), and Iran's membership in BRICS.
Iran's Global Posture Hides Domestic Insecurities carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
accountIran joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in the summer of 2023.
5 key factors shaping Iran's foreign policy calculus mei.edu 1 fact
claimIran utilizes partnerships within the 10-country BRICS organization and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to resist United States pressure.