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Iran Rejects US Corridor Plan Amid Regional Tensions

8/10/2025

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Iran firmly opposes the US-backed corridor plan connecting Azerbaijan and Armenia, vowing to thwart it despite Russia's position. An Iranian adviser labeled the initiative a threat to regional unity. In contrast, Turkey champions the corridor to boost trade. Both Iran and Russia warn against outside interference in this sensitive area.

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Iran firmly opposes the US-backed corridor plan connecting Azerbaijan and Armenia, vowing to thwart it despite Russia's position. An Iranian adviser labeled the initiative a threat to regional unity. In contrast, Turkey champions the corridor to boost trade. Both Iran and Russia warn against outside interference in this sensitive area.