Tehran expressed protest against the creation of a transport route through Armenian territory, dubbed the 'Trump Route.' According to the Iranian side, such initiatives violate the state's 'red lines' in the South Caucasus.
Threats and Tehran's Position
In his article for the Iranian newspaper Ettela'at, Ali Akbar Velayati, advisor to the Supreme Leader on international affairs, criticized the actions of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. He accused the Yerevan leadership of increasing dependence on Western countries, which, according to Velayati, contradicts the interests of the Armenian people and provokes tension in the region.
"If Trump and his allies attempt to cross this Iranian red line, we will break their legs."
Iran insists on its responsibility for the security of the South Caucasus, emphasizing that the region is historically a buffer zone for the country. Velayati noted that the Armenian parliament already approved the corridor construction last week.
The Essence of the TRIPP Project
The transport corridor project through Armenia's Syunik region is designed to connect the main territory of Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan. Nakhchivan is an exclave that borders Turkey and is separated from the rest of Azerbaijan by Armenian lands.
