AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIran Funeral Diplomacy: Iran began a week of state mourning for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, with President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi among officials breaking down in tears, as Tehran and Mashhad imposed closures and airspace restrictions and Baghdad shut down for processions. Regional Attendance: Tajik President Emomali Rahmon joined other heads of state and senior delegations from Pakistan, Armenia, Georgia, Iraq (including Kurdistan), China and Russia, while India sent MoS Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain; reports also highlight the absence of some Western leaders. Security & Messaging: Authorities promised “highest level” security, and Iranian officials warned the US and Israel against any attacks during the ceremonies. SCO Governance Note: In parallel, SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev stressed “firm principles and flexible mechanisms” as the bloc’s operating model. Tajikistan Link: The funeral coverage repeatedly foregrounded Dushanbe’s presence, underscoring Tajikistan’s role in Iran’s regional outreach.
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