On March 1, 2026, the flag was lowered at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in connection with the announcement of national mourning in the Islamic Republic of Iran following the death of Ali Khamenei.
The mourning ceremony took place at the SCO Secretariat in Beijing. The organization's Secretary-General, Nurlan Ermekbaev, expressed his condolences to the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abbas Araghchi.
In a statement made at the ceremony, the solidarity of the SCO member states with the Iranian people during this difficult time was emphasized.
Iran occupies an important place in the structure of the SCO and is a key element of security on the Eurasian continent. Therefore, events occurring in Tehran are significant not only for the country but for the entire organization. Possible upheavals in Iran could affect internal balances and the dynamics of interaction within the SCO.
According to experts, if the death of the Iranian leader is related to external pressure or an escalation of the international situation, it could have consequences for Tehran and broader Eurasian cooperation.
Thus, the mourning ceremony in Beijing became not only a symbolic act but also a sign of a possible new stage in geopolitical confrontation. The question remains open as to how the Iranian crisis will affect the stability of the SCO as one of the key centers of the emerging multipolar system.
