Ehsan Movahedian, A Renowned Iranian Caucasus Affairs Expert, Has Expressed Concern that The Recent U.S.-Brokered Agreement Regarding the Zangezur Corridor Could Marginalize Iran’s Role In Crucial Regional Transportation networks.

Movahedian emphasized The Importance Of Tehran Actively Seeking A Stake In The Consortium Overseeing The Project’s Management. He Argues That The Corridor, Alongside Initiatives Like the lapis Lazuli And Davud Routes, Is Strategically Designed To Circumvent Iran In The Transportation Of Both Goods And Energy Resources.

The expert criticized Iran’s Limited Engagement With Azerbaijan And Armenia Over The Past Five Years. Repeated Attempts To Strengthen Economic Ties With Yerevan, He Noted, Have Largely Gone Unheeded.

This Warning Follows An August 8th Ceremony at The White House. President Trump Oversaw The Signing Of A Peace Agreement Between Armenia And Azerbaijan. A Key Component Of This Agreement Is The Establishment Of The Zangezur Corridor, Wich Trump Characterized As A Catalyst For Peace And Global Prosperity.

According To Movahedian,Tehran Perceives The Corridor As More Then just A Transportation Link. It Represents A potential Shift In The Region’s Geopolitical Landscape, Which Could Limit Iran’s Strategic influence.

the Development Highlights The Complex Interplay Of Regional Interests And The Ongoing Efforts To Redefine Trade Routes In The Caucasus. Iran’s Position Is Especially Sensitive Given Its Past Role As A Transit Hub.