TEHRAN – President Masudo Pezeshkian’s two-day trip to Armenia, which began Monday, reaffirmed Tehran and Yerevan’s close ties despite the persistent anti-Iranian stories in certain Western media.
The Iranian president received a warm welcome from Armenian officials, including Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The heartfelt reception emphasized that bilateral relations were strongly and unaffected by external propaganda and malignant activities. During the visit, the two leaders witnessed the signing of several cooperation agreements, further highlighting the depth of the country’s partnership.
In recent weeks, some Western media have tried to portray tensions between Iran and its Caucasian neighbours, Almania and Azerbaijan. The agreement, signed on August 8, establishes a transport corridor near the Iranian border linking Azerbaijan inland to Naktiban. President Donald Trump said the deal would grant the US exclusive developmental rights to the corridor known as the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity” (Trip).
Iran has expressed concern that Washington could use trip corridors as an excuse to establish a military presence in the region. However, on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragut told the IRNA that Armenian officials have assured Tehran that US military and civilian American security companies will not be deployed to Armenia under the guise of projects. These assurances, combined with the visit of President Pezeshkian, undermined efforts to sow discord between Iran and its Caucasian neighbors.
Beyond geopolitics, cultural connections remain an important pillar of Iran-Aramenian relations. During the trip, President Pezeshkian highlighted the longstanding bond between Iranian and Armenian people, rooted in the centuries-old presence of Iranian Armenian community. This community has long been actively viewed in Iranian society. We continue to strengthen our relationships between people.
Armenpress News Agency’s Van Novikov highlighted this point in his remarks about the Tehran era, describing the Iranian Armenian community as “an important cultural bridge for Armenia-Iranian friendship, mutual recognition and historical continuity.” He adds that the community also plays an important role in Armenia’s social and cultural life, bringing the two countries together not only through history but also through shared traditions and interactions.
Novikov said Armenians consistently recognize Iran as a friendly country. In particular, since Armenia’s independence, “this sense of friendship has been historically and geographically shaped and strengthened.
President Pezeshkian’s visit to Yerevan reaffirmed the potential for growth in political, economic and cultural spheres, as well as the resilience of Iran-Aramenian relations in the face of external pressure. The trip demonstrates that neighborhood relationships continue to be the foundation of mutual trust and cooperation, while also paving the way for increasing regional stability. As both governments are looking to deepen their involvement, the visit highlighted that Iran and Armenia see each other not only as neighbours but as strategic partners in maintaining peace and promoting prosperity in the Caucasus.