Iran Strengthens Defense Ties with Armenia to Counter Regional Rivals

Iran is deepening high-level defense cooperation with Armenia, likely as part of a broader strategy to counter Israeli, Turkish, and Western influence in the South Caucasus. Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasir Zadeh met with Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan in Yerevan to discuss arms sales and defense agreements.

Author: Global Ripple

Posted on: May 20, 2025