Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Iran Rejects US Pressure at SCO Summit
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, spoke at a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Kyrgyzstan.
He said Iran will not give in to pressure from the United States and will protect its people and interests.
Iran has been talking with other countries like China and Russia.
Meanwhile, the US has been bombing places in Iran for 13 nights in a row.
Iran's military leader said they will retaliate for any attacks.
Araghchi met with other foreign ministers and urged the SCO to stand against US and Western dominance.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Iran's stance against US pressure at the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan.
Araghchi emphasized Iran's commitment to protecting its people and interests, rejecting US coercion.
Iran has been in talks with countries like China and Russia, and Araghchi met with their foreign ministers.
The US has conducted air raids in Iran for 13 consecutive nights, targeting military assets.
Iran's military leader warned of retaliation for any attacks, vowing to target American soldiers.
- Who
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, US military, Iranian armed forces
- What
- Iran rejects US pressure and military actions, emphasizing dialogue and sovereignty
- When
- During the SCO summit and ongoing US military operations
- Where
- Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan; various locations in Iran
- Why
- Iran seeks to protect its interests and people, while the US aims to target Iranian military assets
Iran's Stance
US Actions
Diplomatic Approach
Iran's Stance
Iran emphasizes dialogue and rejects coercion, seeking to protect its interests and people.
US Actions
The US conducts military strikes and maintains a strong military presence in the region.
Response to Threats
Iran's Stance
Iran vows not to bow to US bullying and will continue its path until its demands are met.
US Actions
The US continues air raids and military operations against Iran.
- Event
- Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting
- Location
- Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan
- Key Figures
- Abbas Araghchi, Iranian Foreign Minister; Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister; Sergei Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister
- US Military Actions
- 13 consecutive nights of air raids in Iran
- Iran's Response
- Vows to retaliate for every Iranian martyred
