Armenia has assured Iran that the implementation of the TRIPP (“Trump’s Way”) project will not lead to a change in the borders of the region or the establishment of the American military presence.
This was announced by the official representative of the Iranian Foreign Ministry in the November 9 briefing Esmail Baghaireferring to the transportation project with the participation of the USA.
“We were told that the implementation of this project will in no way lead to a change in the region’s borders or geopolitical configuration, the construction works will be carried out by Armenian companies, and the American military will not be stationed in that area,” said Baghai.
According to the representative of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Tehran immediately conveyed its concerns regarding the possible consequences of the project to Yerevan. He reaffirmed that Iran is in favor of unblocking regional transport communications, but considers unacceptable such developments that could change the internationally recognized borders and the geopolitical balance of forces in the region.
“We are following the process very carefully and will express our position every time we deem it necessary,” Baghai emphasized, pointing to Tehran’s concerns regarding possible US actions in the region.
At the same time, the Iranian Foreign Ministry representative highlighted the importance of maintaining neighborly relations with Armenia, stressing that Tehran will continue to present its concerns to the interested parties.
Baghai’s statement was made on November 7 after the launching of two tripartite technical working groups aimed at the implementation of TRIPP by Armenia, USA and Azerbaijan. They will deal with the issues of transport communications and electricity transmission.
Let’s remind that on November 5, the adviser on international affairs of the supreme leader of Iran Ali Akbar Velayat In an article published in the Iranian “Ettelaat” newspaper, he described TRIPP as Iran’s “red line”, strongly criticizing the position of the Armenian authorities regarding this project.
“I have clearly told the Armenian ambassador that if Trump and his allies try to cross this red line of Iran, we will break their legs,” Velayati wrote. He also stated that Tehran considers itself responsible for maintaining the security of the South Caucasus, regardless of Russia’s participation.
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