At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a joint statement condemning U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran, as well as Western sanctions on Iran and other SCO members. The 'Bishkek Declaration' expressed concern over civilian casualties and economic damage caused by these actions, calling them violations of international law and threats to global peace. The statement also criticized Israel's attacks on Palestine, emphasizing the need for a political solution to the Palestinian issue. Additionally, the SCO supported Iran's rights under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), affirming its right to a peaceful nuclear program.
Bias read (Progressive): The article presents the SCO's unified condemnation of U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran, along with criticism of Western sanctions, which aligns with a left-leaning perspective that often emphasizes opposition to Western interventionism and supports non-aligned movements. The framing highlights
