Foreign policy of the islamic Republic of Iran in the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Egikov Artem A.

The relevance of scientific research is to study the influence of Iran’s mediation in resolving the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The history of the formation of contradictions between these countries over disputed territories is traced, the causes of the conflict are identified. In order to formulate a general picture of the reasons for Iran’s interference in this armed confrontation, a comparative analysis of Tehran’s foreign policy has been carried out since the overthrow of the Shah’s regime in 1979 and right up to the assumption of the powers of President A. Rafsanjani. In this regard, the international situation of Armenia and Iran in the considered chronological period is analyzed, the reasons for their close cooperation in various respects are revealed. The scientific novelty of the study consists in revealing the reasons for the active presence of Iran in the settlement of this conflict. The role of the South Caucasus and its member states for Tehran’s foreign policy strategy is analyzed.

Keywords:Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkey, conflict settlement, Nagorno-Karabakh.