Tajikistan–Afghanistan Diplomacy: Tajik FM Sirojiddin Muhriddin told the UNGA that Afghanistan’s path to lasting peace runs through stability and economic opportunities, with Tajikistan pledging continued support and practical regional cooperation on security, development, counterterrorism and water. UN Security Council Bid: Tajikistan reiterated its 2028–29 UN Security Council bid is about responsibility for peace and security, not “status,” as the election heads toward June. CSTO Military Drills: Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Tajikistan began CSTO “Interaction-2026” plus “Search” and “Echelon” exercises in Russia, featuring about 2,000 troops, UAV and robotic use, and border-conflict localization drills. U.S.–Iran Pressure Hits Travel: New U.S. aviation sanctions are disrupting flights tied to Iran, with reports of UAE and other countries halting Iranian airline services—raising travel and legal hurdles for Iranians abroad. Regional Air Links Disrupted: Dubai-bound flights faced delays after Sunday disruptions, including a flydubai service from Dushanbe pushed back by over an hour. Economy/Infrastructure: EBRD plans a sovereign loan up to €48.4m for Tajikistan rural broadband, while a new Sughd edible-oil plant inaugurated with Chinese intelligent equipment targets up to 200 tons/day.