Armenia guarantees Iran security of Zangezur Corridor's construction

Armenia has assured Iran that the Zangezur Corridor (Trump Route, TRIPP) will not lead to changes in the region’s borders or geopolitics and that no U.S. military personnel will be stationed there, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said.

"We were given assurances that this project would in no way lead to changes in borders or geopolitics, that Armenian companies would carry out the construction and that no US military forces would be stationed there," Esmaeil Baghaei said.

According to him, Iran has always welcomed the unblocking of transport links but insists that such projects must not alter the region’s recognized borders or geopolitics. He noted that Tehran has reason to be wary of the actions of foreign forces, including those of the U.S., since their presence in the region has always been accompanied by instability. Iran therefore promptly conveyed its concerns to Yerevan.

Baghaei emphasized that Iran enjoys very good relations with Armenia, but Tehran will closely monitor developments and openly state its position if necessary.

The Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) is intended to connect mainland Azerbaijan with the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic through Armenia’s Syunik Region.