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Turkologist Varuzhan Geghamyan has reacted to Azerbaijan’s false reports about the so-called “Zangezur Corridor” through Armenia, highlighting Iran’s steadfast opposition to it.

Citing the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Azerbaijani media reports alleged on Monday that Iran and Turkey would soon start talks regarding the opening of the exterritorial corridor via Armenia’s Syunik Province.

“Iran promptly denied the reports. However, the Azerbaijani disinformation campaign highlights three critical points:

1. The issue of the so-called "Turanian Corridor" will likely face heightened pressure in 2025, driven by various factors, including construction deadlines. Azerbaijan’s recent attack is an early indication of this escalating campaign.

2. Iran, not Armenia, remains staunchly opposed to the corridor. However, increasing Western pressure on Iran could change Tehran's position benefitting Armenia,

3. The Azerbaijani-Turkish campaign against Armenia extends beyond the battlefield into the information domain. The recent campaign highlights the urgency of preventing the dissemination of Turkish propaganda,” he said in a social media post on Tuesday.

“In the coming weeks, we will provide a comprehensive analysis of the so-called "Zangezur Corridor" to shed light on the threats posed by it and outline countermeasures against it,” the expert added.