Tehran — Iran and Armenia are poised to hold a high-level meeting on Tuesday, a move underscoring Tehran’s push to assert itself as a decisive power broker in the South Caucasus and counter Western efforts to reshape the region’s security architecture.
The talks, set for August 12, will bring together senior diplomats from both countries to discuss regional stability, the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace process, and infrastructure projects that could alter the balance of power in the post-Soviet space. Officials in Tehran have framed the gathering as part of a “long-term strategic dialogue” rather than a sudden diplomatic maneuver.
Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, said the meeting would address “issues of mutual interest” and reaffirm Iran’s opposition to any foreign-controlled transit routes through the region. Tehran has repeatedly criticized US and NATO involvement in the Caucasus, arguing that external interference undermines the sovereignty of local states and risks inflaming tensions.
According to Mehr News, Armenia’s deputy foreign minister will arrive in Tehran for the consultations, which are expected to cover the latest ceasefire developments, economic cooperation, and opposition to externally imposed transport corridors. The report emphasized that Iranian officials see the talks as a turning point for regional peace efforts.
