ARMENIA CANNOT BE PERSUADED TO JOIN SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAN – ARMENIAN EXPERT
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January 12, 2012 | 12:23
YEREVAN.- Western states realize that they cannot oblige Armenia to
joint the sanctions against Iran, expert in Oriental studies Mher
Baghdasaryan told journalists on Thursday.
He recalled that Armenia is a direct neighbor of Iran and has good
relations with the Islamic Republic. Moreover, Iran is the main
direction enabling Armenia step out of the blockade organized by Turkey
and Azerbaijan, as the border with Georgia is “more fragile,” he said.
According to Baghdasaryan, consequences of sanctions imposed against
Tehran are already visible for Armenia. Taking into account the above
mentioned facts, Western powers realize it is impossible to persuade
Armenia to close border with Iran and joint the sanctions.
Commenting on likelihood of a military operation against Iran, the
expert said it would first of all bring a huge flow of refugees.
Hostilities can also make Azerbaijan take certain steps in the Karabakh
conflict zone.
From: A. Papazian
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