Iran and Russia, both facing extensive U.S. sanctions, have recently strengthened their political and economic ties to counter Western pressure.
Ms Badenoch said, “Now the regime is doing what authoritarian governments always do when they are afraid: trying to silence the truth.”
Protests in the Iranian capital, Tehran, sparked by increasing economic hardship and a cost-of-living crisis, continued for the 10th day.
President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed Abdolnaser Hemmati as the new central bank governor to douse tensions, but citizens remain defiant.
Tehran is preparing to expand its space programme with the planned launch of three satellites.
Mr Pezeshkian said the SCO provided a unique platform for the expansion of regional and international cooperation.
“It reiterates full support for the agency and its director general in implementing its mandate independently and impartially,” France’s foreign ministry said.
Nearly two weeks ago, Mr Trump had indirectly threatened Khamenei, saying he was an easy target.
Israel described Mr Shadmani as the top operational commander of the Iranian armed forces and a close associate of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The U.S., Israel and their allies want to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
