Caucasus Region
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By: Mohsen Pakaein
America seeks to destabilize Caucasus region
TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – On the eve of new US moves in the South Caucasus, the visit of US Vice President's JD Vance to the region has been accompanied by widespread speculation about Washington's real goals.
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Iran’s outgoing envoy meets Georgian president
TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Georgia Mahmoud Adib met and held talks with President of Georgia Mikheil Kavelashvili in Tbilisi on Tuesday at the end of his mission.
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Iran’s policy in Caucasus is to maintain peace, stability
TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Georgia Mahmoud Adib has said that his country's policy in the Caucasus region is to maintain peace and ensure respect the territorial integrity of the other states.
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Pezeshkian stresses boosting Iran-Georgia coop. in Caucasus
TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the need for enhancing cooperation between Iran and Georgia in the new equations of the Caucasus region.
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Iran totally opposes Trump's plan for Caucasus: Velayati
TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati, senior Advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for International Affairs, says Iran opposes US President Donald Trump’s Caucasus plan as it poses a serious threat to its security.
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Iran, Armenia on path to strengthening strategic relations
TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The meeting between the top security officials of Iran and Armenia heralds the strengthening of bilateral strategic relations and the reinforcement of regional stability.
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Velayati describes Caucasus as Iran’s security buffer
TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, emphasized that the Caucasus has historically functioned as a strategic security buffer for Iran.
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Iranians will never compromise on national security
TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati, Senior Advisor to the Leader on International Affairs, reiterated that the Iranian nation will never compromise on the national security of their homeland.
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Iran closely monitoring Caucasus developments: Spox.
TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Iran is closely monitoring developments along its northwestern border, the spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry said, warning against the presence of extra-regional forces in the Caucasus.
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Armenia-Azerbaijan agreement; ambiguities and challenges
TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The initialed 17-article agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan contains several legal ambiguities that could hinder its effective implementation and lead to future disputes.
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Iran’s strategy is non-intervention of foreigners in region
TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President emphasized that the Islamic Republic’s strategy in the Caucasus region is the non-intervention of foreign countries and forces, especially in the region’s geopolitics.
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Iran FM consults with Russian diplomat over Caucasus
TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – In a meeting with the Special Representative of the Russian Foreign Minister, Igor Khovayev, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi pointed out the alignment of the two countries' positions on important regional issues.
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In meeting with Armenia dep. FM:
Velayati warns against any moves against Iran's security
TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has held a meeting with Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan to stress that Iran cannot stand any moves against its security.
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Expert told MNA;
US presence in Caucasus aimed at isolating Russia
TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – The primary goal of the US presence in the Caucasus is to isolate Russia and provoke countries in the region, including Azerbaijan and Armenia, to stand against Russia, Mohsen Pakaein says.
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Iran, Armenia FMs discuss Baku-Yerevan recent agreement
TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Abbas Araghchi has held a phone call with his Armenian counterpart to discuss the Friday agreement between leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Washington to build a communicative route.
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Putin, Pashinyan speak by phone to discuss meeting in WH
TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan spoke by phone, the Kremlin said Monday, saying that Pashinyan had briefed Putin on his meeting with US President Donald Trump last week.
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Velayati:
Iran to block creation of US corridor in Caucasus
TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that Iran will block the creation of the so-called Trump Corridor in the Caucasus with or without Russia.
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Iran reacts to Caucasus region developments
TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has reacted to the finalization of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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Armenia PM, Iran defense minister discuss regional security
TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) –Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received delegation led by the Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics of Iran, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, who is in Armenia for an official visit.