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U.S. Plans 100-Year Lease to Boost Armenia's Trade

7/19/2025

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The U.S. has unveiled a bold plan for a 100-year lease of the Zangezur Corridor in Armenia, a move designed to bolster energy security and trade, with potential earnings of $50-100 billion each year. This strategy aims to diminish Russian and Iranian sway as Armenia shifts its focus westward, yet it grapples with deep-rooted sovereignty issues and regional rivalries.

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The U.S. has unveiled a bold plan for a 100-year lease of the Zangezur Corridor in Armenia, a move designed to bolster energy security and trade, with potential earnings of $50-100 billion each year. This strategy aims to diminish Russian and Iranian sway as Armenia shifts its focus westward, yet it grapples with deep-rooted sovereignty issues and regional rivalries.