Armenia Hopes for Lifting of International Sanctions on Iran

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan expressed hope that international sanctions on Iran will be lifted, enabling Armenia to fully unlock the potential of its relations with the country, The Caspian Post reports citing Armenian media.

“Our friendship with Iran is very important. Nothing will undermine this friendship. I cannot imagine any Armenian government that would not continue relations with Iran in the same spirit of brotherhood and neighborliness. At the same time, of course, there are international sanctions, which we have not circumvented and will never circumvent. We are very honest with all our international partners; we do not deceive anyone, including countries that have sanctions related to Iran, while regrettably noting that these sanctions, of course, limit our trade and economic relations with Iran. I hope that these sanctions will be lifted, allowing us to fully realize the potential of our relations with Iran. Beyond these restrictions, we have very active economic relations with Iran, and this will continue,” Mirzoyan said at the Orbeli Forum 2025.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs added that Armenia’s relations with Iran are currently at the level of a de facto strategic partnership, but there is mutual willingness to make it de jure.