Eurasia

Tehran’s refusal to curb uranium enrichment or missile development after talks with Washington highlights a deeper reality: diplomacy with Iran has not failed, but it may have reached its structural limits.

Iran is already undergoing internal transformation - and the real question is whether the South Caucasus and the wider Middle East are prepared for the political, economic, and security shifts that may follow.

The Abu Dhabi talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia are seen as part of preparations for a potential U.S. diplomatic push in the South Caucasus, signaling a shift in regional security dynamics and a gradual decline of Russia’s traditional influence.

Baku has issued a formal protest to Moscow after remarks by a Russian lawmaker regarding the sentencing of Armenian citizens in Azerbaijan, summoning the Russian ambassador to the Foreign Ministry.

A political analyst says Baku could exit the post-Soviet bloc without major losses if relations with Russia continue to deteriorate.

Rising military tension around Iran is no longer a distant Middle Eastern story. Strategic calculations in Washington, Tel Aviv and Tehran are increasingly reshaping the geopolitical reality of the South Caucasus - a region that could become a critical corridor, buffer, or flashpoint depending on how the crisis unfolds.

The Zayed Human Fraternity Prize has been jointly awarded to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, marking a symbolic shift from decades of conflict toward a sustained peace process between the two countries.

The meeting in Abu Dhabi brought together Azerbaijani and Armenian delegations amid continued discussions on regional stability and normalization.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed his government to prepare the ground for potential negotiations with Washington, marking a notable shift in Tehran’s diplomatic posture amid mounting regional and domestic pressure.

As tensions around Iran rise, Azerbaijan has moved early to clarify its position, drawing firm red lines to avoid being pulled into a regional conflict. Baku’s message is clear: no foreign military use of its territory, no external intervention, and no ambiguity about its security interests.