Security synergy main focus of SCO anti-terrorism drill: Top IRGC cmdr.

💬 Security synergy main focus of SCO anti-terrorism drill: Top IRGC cmdr. 📌 Tehran, IRNA – The deputy commander for operations of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Forces says the main focus of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s (SCO) joint anti-terrorism exercise is security synergy among member states and confronting extremist activities and violent groups. Speaking about Iran’s participation in the “Eurasia-Anti Terror 2026” international exercise in Minsk on Wednesday, Brigadier General Vali Ma’dani said the drill aims to strengthen defense diplomacy and enhance coordination in confronting regional security threats. ​ “The main focus is on synergy among the countries of the SCO to confront extremist activities and seriously contain violent groups that are recognized as a common threat to regional security,” he said. ​ The IRGC Ground Force’s special units are participating in the exercise on behalf of the Iranian Armed Forces. The three-day drill is being hosted by Belarus and involves 14 SCO member countries and affiliated committees, with more than 100 senior military and security officials taking part. ​ Ma’dani also described improving security and counterterrorism cooperation as Iran’s main strategic objective in the exercise, highlighting the importance of exchanging experiences in confronting emerging security threats. ​ Iran previously hosted the SCO’s “Sahand 2025” anti-terrorism exercise, underscoring Tehran’s continued emphasis on regional security cooperation and defense diplomacy. 📲 ​