Tajik-Iran Ties Under Spotlight: Tajik President Emomali Rahmon attended Iran’s multi-day state funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, where Iranian leaders said the turnout showed the country is “more united” despite the US-Israeli strike that killed him. Security Concerns at Mass Gatherings: Analysts warn the huge crowds and strained security create a “target-rich environment,” with Islamic State Khurasan Province seen as seeking to exploit the moment. Green Climate Funding for Tajikistan: The Green Climate Fund approved new support for Tajikistan, including $190M in projects to boost climate resilience and upgrade water and sewage systems, with grants and co-financing backing city and district improvements. Border Drug Seizure: Kyrgyz border guards at the Kyrgyz-Tajik crossing intercepted 15.95 kg of suspected Afghan hashish after a smuggler threw a bag across the border and fled. Parliamentary Diplomacy: Saudi Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sheikh met Tajik House of Representatives Speaker Fayzali Idizoda in Dushanbe to discuss stronger parliamentary cooperation. Regional Infrastructure Talks: Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan discussed reinforcing riverbanks along the Ak-Suu River in Batken border areas, using materials from Tajik road works. Sports: An international pro boxing evening in Bishkek featured Tajik boxer Abdugaffor Vazobov, who lost to Kyrgyzstan’s Omurbek Bekzhigit uulu. Education Link: Tajik students are training in China through the Luban Workshop and a “2 plus 2” joint program focused on engineering surveying and related skills.