Warming of U.S.-Iran relations is best scenario for Armenia

July 16, 2007 - 15:32 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - If the United States collides with Turkey over Northern Iraq and simultaneously improves relations with Iran, it will be the best scenario for Armenia. Actually, under circumstances Russia's presence as a security guarantor for Armenia will lose urgency. We should strengthen relations with Iran, Professor of international relations and politics of the Universidad de San Andrés in Buenos Aires, Dr Khachik Ter-Ghukassian said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net



"Iran is a minority in the Islamic world, since it practices Shi'ism. This state is the potential regional power. Will Washington have a political force to hold a dialogue with Iran as equals? This is the core of the problem. How will the balance be maintained between the Sunnis (al Qaeda) and Shiites? How will the Lebanese problem be resolved. These are questions that need exact answers. Under any circumstances, the Armenia-Iran relations should be apart any shocks in the region," he said.



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