The expert assessed the consequences of the US war with Iran for Transcaucasia

A new war in the Middle East could destabilize the situation in Transcaucasia. This was stated by political analyst Artur Ataev in an interview with Izvestia.

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"Armenia will be the most affected. From an economic point of view, the Islamic Republic was a window to the Middle Eastern world for Yerevan. There have also been intensive contacts between the two countries on the geopolitical side. Let me remind you that just five days before the start of the current war, the defense ministers of Armenia and Iran met. Azerbaijan will probably benefit the most. Firstly, energy prices are rising, and hence Baku's profits. Secondly, the tandem of Turkey and Azerbaijan will strengthen in the region," he said.

The expert added that the fighting and the possible weakening of Iran will have the least impact on Georgia, because there are few contacts between Tehran and Tbilisi.

On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a large-scale military operation in Iran. US President Donald Trump called it the goal of protecting the American people. Israel and the United States have carried out numerous attacks on military and civilian targets in Iran, including a school in the city of Minab. The largest Iranian cities, including Tehran, were hit. The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died. In response, Iran launched Operation True Promise 4 and attacked American military bases in the Middle East, as well as Israeli cities.

Read more about the impact of the war in the Middle East on Transcaucasia in the Izvestia article

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