# Iranian president proposes ‘CIS+1’ format

https://mins.news/en/item/93157

- TASS, 2026-10-09 12:40 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2199871

> Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian proposed establishing a “CIS+Iran” format to expand cooperation between the Commonwealth of Independent States and Tehran. He said regional diplomacy should help manage crises, maintain ties, prevent conflicts from spreading and promote practical cooperation.

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