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The Regional Implications of the Iranian President’s Visit to Moscow
On January 19, 2022, Iranian President Dr. Ibrahim Raisi traveled to Moscow and met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in an effort to improve bilateral ties between both countries. The leaders discussed regional and international issues, among them the negotiations around Iran’s nuclear program and regio
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Thanks Yeghia, Your deep understanding of Iran’s policies and its strategies in past, present and future will be advantageous for Armenian Government, if they pay attention. Also to Iran’s officials in Iran (Policy makers) and in Armenia (Ambassador). We should realize the potentials and strengthened our ties. Iran needs to re-energize the project of building the Meghri dam (Although, if I were the Southern Side, I would negotiate for longer than 15 years-term), Before that, building the road from Norduz, Kapan, Yerevan (Embassy should finalize the environmental assessment, geotechnical survey, prepare option evaluation, get it ready for tendering and commencement). Rail road is good, but freeway provides a better and more flexible access to the region. It will reduce the travel time between Yerevan to Kapan from 5.5 to 2.5 with a safer road for drivers of Iran and Armenia. Then Gas pipeline from Nordus to Kapan and Power line from Yerevan to Ardabil. Then Industrial complex in Kapan. There are numerous areas for collaboration and investment. After negotiations and lifting of sanctions, these projects should be given a priority. So the embassy of Armenia in Tehran and Iranian embassy in Yerevan should be more proactive to advocate for these projects to support the region, and yield dividends for both side and more importantly for people of Syunik. We are proud of you in North, and we like to see you reaching for stars. your pains or gain was, is and will be ours. We are right beside you if you need us.
I should remind people that the tensions with Iran wouldn’t exist had the CIA not overthrown Mohammed Mossadegh in 1953.
100%. That was the darkest day of the recent history of the region, not just Iran. Shortsighted policy of US and UK led to catastrophic events across the region. Yeghia, Not sure how much you know about those events, but suffice to say that, we all hurt, burnt and felt betrayed by it, No exception, all of Us (Right, Left, Centre, connected to this regime or the past, son of the previous king or son of the current leader) Ask anyone of them about the 1953 Coup in Iran. How could one forget, for a sake of control over oil and influence, US and UK burnt not only a Nation’s future, but also set fire on the region for decades. That fire is still burning. So yes, there is a deep mistrust, very deep indeed.