Iran has said it is ready to share its defensive military capabilities with “independent countries” and members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), according to Deputy Defense Minister Reza Talaei-Nik, marking a renewed push for closer security ties with Asian partners following its recent conflict with the United States and Israel.

Speaking at a meeting of SCO defense ministers in Kyrgyzstan, Talaei-Nik said Iran was prepared to share what he described as “the experiences of America’s defeat” with fellow member states, according to Iranian state media.

The comments come after a war between Iran and the United States and Israel that lasted from late February to early April, during which Iran launched waves of drones and missiles targeting U.S. bases in the region and Israeli sites. Iran also reported downing several U.S. aerial targets, primarily drones, over its territory during the conflict.

The war is currently on hold under a ceasefire announced earlier this month, although diplomatic efforts to fully resolve the two-month conflict have since stalled.

Push for regional military cooperation

Talaei-Nik said Iran is willing to expand cooperation with “independent countries, especially members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization,” signaling an effort to deepen defense ties within the Eurasian political and security bloc.

The SCO includes several major regional powers, and Iran has been seeking to strengthen its position within the organization amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Iranian officials have also recently held discussions with Russian and Belarusian defense representatives. According to state media, both Moscow and Minsk expressed interest in continuing military cooperation with Tehran.