Iran and Russia Commit to Counter U.S. Influence in the South Caucasus

The article discusses the recent US-brokered peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which aims to stabilize the Caucasus region but faces significant challenges from Russia and Iran, who oppose US influence and seek to maintain regional dominance. The deal is vague and non-binding, with key issues like Nagorno-Karabakh recognition unresolved, and regional powers are likely to oppose or complicate its implementation, making lasting peace uncertain.