Armenian-Iranian relations are deepening, following the recent presidential elections, Iranian Studies specialist Sevak Sarukhanyan, deputy director of Noravank foundation, told journalists today. "During Ahmadinejad's presidency, official Tehran will continue developing ties with Yerevan and strengthening positions in Caucasus," Sarukhanyan stressed, adding that US-Iran relations will continue to remain tense. Regardless the outcome of presidential elections, he said, Armenian-Iranian relations would develop anyway.

"I am sure that the most large-scale investment programs, such as Armenia-Iran railway construction, hydro-electric power construction and the launch of an oil pipeline, will be implemented within upcoming 4-5 years," Sarukhanyan said. US-Iran confrontation, according to the expert, is somehow beneficial to Armenia, as it will increase Iran's activeness in the region and push the country to develop ties with Yerevan.