Iran fears Azerbaijani-Turkish cooperation, expert says

PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran fears the successful Azerbaijani-Turkish tandem, an Azeri expert said.

Commenting on the developing cooperation between Armenia and Iran, Fikret Sadykhov said Iran just wants to have a couple of neighbors to help it push forth common interests.”

“Armenia is the most favorable option for Iran over its ongoing conflict with Azerbaijan, whose succeeds arouses Tehran’s jealousy. That is why Iran believes strengthening of relations with Armenia to be the best way to hamper the expansion Azerbaijan’s influence throughout the region,” he said.

“Iran also fears the strengthening of domestic Azeri factor and the increasing role of Azeris in the country’s political life. Besides, Tehran is concerned over Azerbaijan’s cooperation with western countries. Nevertheless, I think the internal political factors can influence Iran’s foreign policy, including its relations with Armenia,” Sadykhov said, quoted by 1news.az.