Armenia Faces Mounting Pressure Due to Middle East Unrest

It is too early to say whether an uneasy ceasefire between Iran and Israel will hold, granting Armenia a reprieve from the ominous strategic implications of the conflict. With the prospect of continued war hanging over Tehran, Armenia may find itself cut off from a crucial trade outlet, as well as have a weakened ability to resist Russian and Azerbaijani diplomatic pressure on issues with significant implications for Armenian sovereignty. Prior to the start of the Iranian-Israeli conflict on June 13, Iran could be considered Armenia’s sole…