Shanghai Cooperation Organization slams US-Israel attack on Iran

In its summit declaration, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization expressed “deep concern over developments in the Middle East and around Iran”. Member nations affirmed their “position condemning military strikes on the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which have resulted in numerous civilian casualties and significant damage to the country’s economy”. “Such actions violate the principles and norms of international law and the UN Charter and create serious risks to international peace, security and stability,” it said.