The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is not comparable to NATO, particularly regarding its role for Iran. While Iran joined the SCO in July 2023 seeking to counter US-led isolation, the bloc's primary value for its Central Asian members lies in preserving sovereignty rather than enabling collective military action. Analysts suggest the SCO's design inherently favors restraint, making decisive coordinated military stances unlikely, even amidst ongoing regional conflicts. AI
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