Iran's application approved to join China, Russia in Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Iran wants to become a permanent member of the Eurasian alliance, of which Turkey is also a partner.
Iran's application to join a Chinese-based alliance of Eurasian states moved forward on Friday.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization accepted the Islamic Republic of Iran's application to become a permanent member at the organization’s summit in Tajikistan, the official Islamic Republic News Agency reported.
