Aviation Disruptions: Iran’s Civil Aviation says a Tehran–Dushanbe flight turned back after Turkmenistan denied an overflight permit, while Iranian airlines also canceled all flights to the UAE amid new U.S. sanctions pressure on Iran’s aviation sector. Regional Industry: ECO member states adopted the “Dushanbe Declaration on the Revival of Regional Industrial Cooperation,” aiming to boost industrial ties, investment, and transport/logistics among participants. UN Diplomacy: Uzbekistan’s Saida Mirziyoyeva used the UN General Assembly to argue for “human dignity” and back a wider UN role, while Kyrgyz President Japarov again complained about sanctions. Energy and Trade Risks: A report highlights how Russia’s diesel supply rebound can’t fully shield Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan from refinery disruptions that quickly push prices and strain markets. Tajikistan’s Political Scene: The Islamic Renaissance of Tajikistan elected a new chairman after Muhiddin Kabiri stepped down, signaling leadership change inside the opposition. Independence Celebrations in Sughd: President Emomali Rahmon marked Tajikistan’s 35th independence anniversary with visits and openings in Khujand, including a renovated teahouse, a new kindergarten, and fish fingerlings release. Sports: Kazakhstan’s Kadyrbek Shynbayev comforted Tajik opponent Behruz Khurshedzoda after winning MMA gold at the Asian Games; Tajikistan also featured in the medal story amid appeal-related results.