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Iran Vows to Block US-Brokered Caucasus Corridor Near Its Border
IRAN, AUG 10 – Iran supports the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal but rejects the US-led transit corridor near its border, warning it threatens regional stability and sovereignty, officials said.
- Amid the Washington summit, Iran's Foreign Ministry welcomed the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement as a step toward regional peace but warned against foreign intervention near its borders.
- During a ceremony at the White House on Aug 8, Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a US-brokered peace deal granting the US exclusive development rights for up to 99 years.
- In comments to Reuters, Azerbaijan's ambassador to Britain, Elin Suleymanov, said `The chapter of enmity is closed and now we're moving towards lasting peace` and called it `This is a paradigm shift`.
- In strong remarks, Velayati said `This corridor will not become a passage owned by Trump, but rather a graveyard for Trump's mercenaries.`
- By June 2026, Armenia will hold parliamentary elections and draft a new constitution, with analysts expecting a final peace declaration in the coming weeks.
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Under the auspices of US President Donald Trump, Armenia and Azerbaijan have signed a peace agreement, and the agreement often faces scepticism.
The Washington meeting confirmed the role of mediator of the US in place of Russia. There are still many points to be defined, including the mutual international causes between Erevan and Baku, borders and prisoners. But the central node is the opening of the so-called 'Zangezur Corridor', renamed 'Trump Corridor' and under American control. The challenge of the Armenian Church.
Jewish community in Baku welcomes agreement with Armenia: 'A blow to Iran'
Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Baku says Azerbaijan-Armenia agreement promotes peace, connection, and unity, giving the region strength to stand against Iran’s influence; Tehran and Moscow express fierce opposition to the historic accord.
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