Iran Threatens to Block US-Backed Corridor in Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Deal

Ali Akbar Velayati, the international policy advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, issued a warning about the corridor being developed as part of the peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Tehran, Yerevan, Baku, and Washington are at the center of escalating diplomatic tensions following the announcement of a new agreement. The regime’s strong stance signifies potential obstacles to the initiative. The advisor’s reference to ‘Trump’s mercenaries’ implies resistance to American influence in the region. Additionally, the caution against ‘geopolitical changes’ indicates Iran’s concerns about its border security and regional power dynamics.