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IRAN AND ARMENIA HAVE MUCH IN COMMON: BOTH ISOLATED AND BOTH TRYING TO BECOME REGIONAL PLAYERS
PanARMENIAN.Net
08.07.2008 12:42 GMT+04:00
Relations between the United States and Iran should be viewed in
diplomatic, military and economic aspects, an expert said.
"After the 9/11 the American-Iranian relations entered a new
stage. The United States launched a campaign against Taliban, what
served Iran's purpose. However, the war on terror included Iran in
the "axis of evil." U.S. incorrect government of post war Iraq helps
Iran to grow as a regional power. As to Iran's nuclear program,
it is an issue of national dignity and response to nuclear threat
from Israel and, possibly, Pakistan and India," Richard Giragosian,
a contributing analyst at Jane's Information Group, said in Yerevan
during "Iran as regional power: problems and perspectives" conference.
Iran and Armenia have much in common, according to him. "Both countries
are isolated and both are trying to become regional players," he said.
Touching on a possible U.S. attack on Iran, the expert said, "It will
be inefficient and counterproductive. The American army struggles
to cope with Iraq and Afghanistan and its technical capabilities are
limited. There is one more important factor, in case of aggression,
both government and opposition supporters in Iran will unite to defend
their homeland."
"The U.S. position is to stop Iran's influence over Iraq, specifically
delivery of weapons to Shiites. At the same time, the Iranian factor
is a serious challenge for the U.S.-Russia relations. Washington is a
approaching a conclusion that it's better to talks with Iran rather
than resort to threats. I am hopeful that with coming to power,
Barack Obama will succeed in shifting the U.S. policy toward Iran,"
Mr Giragosian said.
PanARMENIAN.Net
08.07.2008 12:42 GMT+04:00
Relations between the United States and Iran should be viewed in
diplomatic, military and economic aspects, an expert said.
"After the 9/11 the American-Iranian relations entered a new
stage. The United States launched a campaign against Taliban, what
served Iran's purpose. However, the war on terror included Iran in
the "axis of evil." U.S. incorrect government of post war Iraq helps
Iran to grow as a regional power. As to Iran's nuclear program,
it is an issue of national dignity and response to nuclear threat
from Israel and, possibly, Pakistan and India," Richard Giragosian,
a contributing analyst at Jane's Information Group, said in Yerevan
during "Iran as regional power: problems and perspectives" conference.
Iran and Armenia have much in common, according to him. "Both countries
are isolated and both are trying to become regional players," he said.
Touching on a possible U.S. attack on Iran, the expert said, "It will
be inefficient and counterproductive. The American army struggles
to cope with Iraq and Afghanistan and its technical capabilities are
limited. There is one more important factor, in case of aggression,
both government and opposition supporters in Iran will unite to defend
their homeland."
"The U.S. position is to stop Iran's influence over Iraq, specifically
delivery of weapons to Shiites. At the same time, the Iranian factor
is a serious challenge for the U.S.-Russia relations. Washington is a
approaching a conclusion that it's better to talks with Iran rather
than resort to threats. I am hopeful that with coming to power,
Barack Obama will succeed in shifting the U.S. policy toward Iran,"
Mr Giragosian said.