Advice to the Russians about Zangzor: This imaginary corridor will not be created

According to Tasnim International News Agency, following the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Baku, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with Russian Channel One: “We are in favor of quickly concluding a peace treaty between Baku and Yerevan and removing the blockage of communication.” we are

He described the Armenian government as an obstacle to this matter and added: “Unfortunately, it is the Armenian leadership that is obstructing the agreement signed by Prime Minister Pashinyan regarding communications from the Sivnik region of Armenia.”

Lavrov added: “Due to the closure of Zangzor by Armenia, communication in the region has become very difficult.”

This position of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia caused different interpretations by the media and speculation about Moscow's desire to open the corridor called “Zangzor”, which will be the east-west route from the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Nakhchivan region through the territory of Armenia.

Iran's senior officials have repeatedly announced Tehran's clear opposition to this corridor, which will bring geopolitical changes in the borders and the region, in various meetings with the officials of Russia, the Republic of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Turkey.

The sensitivity to this position of Russia intensified after the recent statements of “Maria Zakharova”, the spokesperson of the Russian Foreign Ministry. In his remarks, he said that Zangzor is a route that can connect the main territory of Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan through Sivnik, Armenia. Unblocking Zangzor will definitely be discussed in the framework of the tripartite peace talks with Armenia.

When asked about Iran's position, Zakharova told reporters: “We have seen the concern of the Iranian side about the Zangzor Corridor, and you should contact Tehran for clarification.” But Moscow's position on this matter is absolutely certain. “We proceed based on the fact that the solution must be acceptable to Armenia, Azerbaijan and the neighbors of the region.”

This position was the repetition of paragraph 9 of the Moscow peace agreement in November 2020 and after the 44-day war between Baku and Yerevan (September 27 to November 11, 2020); Clause 9 requires the parties to end the blocking of communication channels.

Following the recent discussions, Iran has also taken diplomatic measures to convey the necessary message to the Russian side, and Mojtaba Demirchilu, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and Director General of Eurasia, while summoning the Russian Ambassador in Tehran (Alexei Dedov) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the protest of the Islamic Republic of Iran communicated to him and mentioned respect for national sovereignty, territorial integrity and mutual interests of countries, the guarantor of sustainable peace and the foundation of regional cooperation in the Caucasus.

Also, according to informed sources, Iran's ambassador to Russia had also announced Iran's protest against the recent positions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Some important recommendations to the Russian authorities

A few points should be reminded to the Russian authorities:

First The fact that the Russian Foreign Ministry made statements that were contrary to Iran's expectations; The Russians have been well informed through the high officials of our country and on many occasions of Iran's clear and right position that the Islamic Republic of Iran is against any kind of corridor like Zangzor and others that connect Nakhchivan to Azerbaijan; for this reason, this position is not appropriate. There are surprises and surprises!

Second The Moscow authorities are well aware that the Islamic Republic of Iran, as an independent country that has precise and clear positions regarding the smallest developments in the region, especially the South Caucasus, always stands up to America and the West and all those who seek domination in the world. and the historical developments after the Islamic Revolution of Iran confirm Tehran's basic strategy in standing up to global bullies.

Third That Iran does not accept any change in its border and its security margins in any part of the country of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Fourth that According to no rule, the security and geopolitical position of any of the countries in the South Caucasus is not preferred over others; Therefore Why do our Russian friends think that they should use Zangzor Corridor to solve their problems with Armenia?

the fifth that At the time when Moscow or Russia was at the height of the war with Ukraine, the Americans wanted to open a path in the South Caucasus like a snake in NATO's skin. But the Islamic Republic of Iran stood alone with all its strength in front of NATO and America. So that the Biden government announced that it is the only obstacle to the opening of Iran's Zangzor Corridor.

Russia should also pay attention to the fact that in the same issue of Zangzor Corridor, when this country itself was involved in the issue of Ukraine in the last two years, it was Iran and the person of the Supreme Leader who alone faced the excesses of the profit-seeking parties in this matter. Especially the westerners stood up and did not allow them to be violated.

Why is Russia announcing this now that Iran has clearly announced its position and this issue has become a definite issue in the world and Iran's stand on this matter is also acknowledged by the parties, is a surprising issue!!

The sixth point The fact that the authorities of the two countries are preparing to conclude a strategic relationship and this is a sign of the will of the Islamic Republic of Iran to establish some kind of strategic relationship. An issue that has been emphasized by senior Russian officials, especially Vladimir Putin, the president of this country.

Considering the very important and clear agreements of Mr. Putin with high-ranking officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the targeting of the two countries in strengthening strategic relations, such a position of the Russian Foreign Ministry is surprising!! It seems that the practical meaning of “strategic relations” should be redefined for the Russian Foreign Ministry.

the seventh that Now it seems that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia is delusional and thinks that it is in their best interest to solve their problem with Armenia by using this illusory Zangzor Corridor, which will definitely not be created with Iran's opposition.

It is good to remind that opening the Zangzor Corridor means closing one of Iran's gates towards Europe and reducing the number of neighbors of the Islamic Republic of Iran from 15 to 14.

According to the concept of “strategic relationship” that Iran and Russia are looking for, taking such tactical steps is in conflict with the basics of strategic relationship.

Final point It is very likely that if they want to open something called a corridor in Zangzor or non-Zangzor, the westerners will definitely resist and then this conflict will create a new center of inflammation right next to the very sensitive borders of northwestern Iran..

If any country thinks that it can solve its problems outside its borders by opening a new front of inflammation and conflict at the expense of others, then no place in the world will be safe and there will be a permanent chaos in the world.

The end of the message.