In connection with the tragic death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, on March 1, 2026, the flag was lowered at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), declaring national mourning in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The mourning ceremony took place at the organization's secretariat located in Beijing. The Secretary-General of the SCO, Nurlan Ermekbaev, expressed his condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
The official statement emphasizes the support of the SCO member states for the Iranian people during this difficult time.
Iran represents an important participant in the SCO and plays a significant role in the structure of Eurasian security. Thus, the events occurring in Tehran have implications that extend beyond the internal political situation. Potential destabilization in Iran could seriously affect the balance of power and interaction within the organization.
Experts point out that if Khamenei's death resulted from external pressure or rising international tensions, the consequences could impact not only Iran but also the broader context of Eurasian cooperation.
Therefore, the mourning ceremony in Beijing not only demonstrated diplomatic solidarity but may also signal the beginning of a new phase of geopolitical conflicts. The question of how the Iranian crisis will affect the stability of the SCO as one of the centers of the emerging multipolar system remains open.
