Iran Funeral Diplomacy: Iran began a multi-day, multi-city state farewell for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with coffins displayed in Tehran and ceremonies set to run through Qom, Najaf, Karbala and burial in Mashhad, drawing delegations from dozens of countries including Turkmenistan and others, while Supreme Leader successor Mojtaba Khamenei remains absent amid security-driven speculation. Turkmenistan-ILO Cooperation: In Ashgabat, Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met ILO International Labour Standards Department director Corinne Vargha to discuss a 2026 roadmap, labor-law upgrades, social partnership, and plans for an ILO office in Turkmenistan. Central Asia Fuel Pressure: Kyrgyzstan asked neighbors—including Turkmenistan—for help securing fuel as Russia’s gasoline crunch spreads, with officials warning that imported supply dependence leaves the market vulnerable. Water Infrastructure in Turkmenistan: New water management facilities were commissioned in Ahal Velayat and Ashgabat, as authorities push modernization to secure regular water supply for agriculture and daily life. Agriculture Finance: Dayhanbank outlined state-backed credit and procurement pricing support for tenant farmers, aimed at boosting wheat output and stabilizing settlements.