Iran becomes full member of Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Iran was officially admitted as a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Friday, Iranian media outlets announced.The decision to admit Iran as a full member was declared in the 21st summit of the SCO leaders in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Iran acquired observer status in the SCO in June 2005. The country applied for full membership in 2008 and again in 2010, both tim...