Iran Funeral Diplomacy: Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi says representatives from more than 70 countries attended Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s ceremonies, calling it an “everlasting memory” for Iran’s ties abroad, as Tehran’s Grand Mosalla drew massive crowds and top officials—including Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf—were seen in tears. Turkmen-Iran Relations: Turkmenistan’s National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited Iran for the funeral, meeting President Masoud Pezeshkian and Speaker Ghalibaf, with both sides stressing expanded cooperation in energy, transport, transit, trade, and investment. Trade & Logistics: Turkmenistan reported first-half cargo turnover above 10.5 million tons, with transit volumes up 15% year-on-year, citing upgraded border infrastructure and digital customs controls. Digital & Youth Innovation: The Cabinet approved preparations for the «Digital Solution – 2026» competition to back young software and tech projects, with results to be showcased at «Türkmentel – 2026». Water Management: Ashgabat hosted an interagency meeting on SDG Indicator 6.5.1 to review progress on integrated water resources management and set next steps. Cultural Heritage: Officials briefed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on restoring historical and cultural monuments and building a unified digital database of heritage sites.