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Analysis: Armenia–Azerbaijan deal worries Iran
The August 8 agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan that was brokered in Washington created the US-managed “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity” and granted Azerbaijan a link to its Nakhchivan exclave. While the deal preserves Iran’s overland access to Armenia and Europe, Tehran sees it as a strategic setback that could weaken its role in regional trade, bolster Turkish and Azerbaijani influence, and reduce its leverage with the West.
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Iranian and Armenian militaries drill as Azerbaijan hosts Israel-Turkey talks
Iranian and Armenian special forces conduct their first joint military exercise near the two countries’ shared border, while Azerbaijan mediated talks between Israel and Turkey over Syria.
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Analysis: Iran’s loss is Turkey’s gain
Tehran’s recent setbacks have paved the way for Ankara’s ascent. The Ankara-backed Azerbaijan’s triumph over Tehran-backed Armenia, Turkish-supported militias outmaneuvering Iran’s influence in Syria, and now, the unraveling of the Iran-backed PKK further tilts the balance in Turkey’s favor.
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Analysis: Iran reestablishes its presence in the Caucuses with Armenian arms deal
Iran signed a new arms agreement with Armenia, seeking to increase its influence in the Caucuses and counter Israel-Azerbaijan military ties.
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Al Nusrah Front
Armenia Concerned Over Fate Of Families In Syria’s Kesab
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Germany
How German Islamists Recruit Young Men for Jihad
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European Union
Turkish pianist charged with insulting Islam
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Azerbaijan
Iran Sees ‘Creeping Zionist Influence’ In South Caucasus
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Caucasus
Iran nuclear tensions put Caucasus on alert
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Armenia
Russian-Led Security Body To Monitor Social Media In Wake Of Arab Spring
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Al Qaeda
Better security curbing nuclear terrorism: UN body
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Armenia
Iran – ‘American’ detained as alleged spy amid crackdown on Christians
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Armenia
Wikileaks cables: US fights flow of arms from eastern Europe to its enemies
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Armenia
Armenia denies link with Uranium seized in Georgia
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Armenia
Armenian smugglers tried to sell nuclear material to terrorists
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Russia
Russia expands military presence in Kyrgyzstan
