Amid escalating tensions with the United States, Iran is deepening strategic ties with Armenia. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Armenian Defence Minister Suren Papikyan in Tehran, with both sides pledging a “comprehensive strategic partnership” focused on regional corridors, security and economic integration. The outreach comes as Donald Trump reiterates warnings over Iran’s missile and nuclear posture, raising questions about shifting alliances in the South Caucasus and the broader geopolitical chessboard.