May 8, 2026
“Two things are important for Iran in connection with the current developments in Armenia.” 168․amsaid about this in a conversation with Deputy director of the Iran-Eurasia Research Institute (IRAS), Iranian analyst Armina Arm: referring to the Armenian-Iranian relations against the background of the US-Israeli war against Iran.
He noted that Armenia-Iran relations are among the best, the most friendly. According to him, Armenia is one of the best neighbors of Iran, there are also strong ties between the peoples. “I think that after the attack of the USA and Israel against Iran, Armenia-Iran relations are the same: friendly, without significant differences and disturbing issues. There is no problem between our countries, and I hope this will continue,” said Armina Arm.
He noted that Iran welcomes any peace process in the region, peace is also beneficial to Iran.
“It is good that there will be peace after long enmity. There are some concerns about Trump’s path, Iran sees problems, but the two countries are also in close contact with each other regarding this project, and Iran’s red line is that the historical border between Armenia and Iran must remain secure, intact. We have to see the details of the process, what is happening, but there is no problem with the peace process, Iran welcomes it, and it is positive after years of enmity,” said the Iranian analyst.
According to him, two things are important for Iran related to Armenia. “The border, it should remain open, and secondly, the question of the presence of the US in the vicinity of the border during the construction of the “Trump Road” and so on. RA representatives are in close contact with the Iranian government, they assured the Iranians that there will be no reason to worry and there will be no military presence near the border,” the analyst said.
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