Why it matters:
The peace agreement between Baku and Yerevan, brokered under U.S. mediation and President Donald Trump, whose peace initiatives, such as those regarding Gaza, have often fallen short. Meanwhile, Iran has consistently advocated for peaceful relations between its neighboring countries, emphasizing the need for durable solutions based on mutual respect and regional cooperation.
What it's saying:
The Iranian Foreign Ministry, in a statement on Saturday, said:
"Iran is closely monitoring developments in the South Caucasus, remains in contact with both Azerbaijan and Armenia, and views the finalization of the peace text as an important step toward sustainable regional peace."
"Tehran welcomed the outcome cautiously, emphasizing that reopening the transport network and removing blockages will contribute to regional stability and economic development only if carried out based on mutual interests, respect for national sovereignty of the regional countries, and free from external interference."
The statement also warned against any form of foreign intervention, especially near shared borders that could undermine regional security and stability, and said: "Iran will adopt the necessary political, legal, and economic measures to protect its national rights and interests."
Key points:
- Iran welcomes the finalization of a peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
- The Foreign Ministry warned against the negative consequences of any foreign intervention near shared borders.
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