Armenia and Azerbaijan, both of which border Iran to its north, have seen their fair share of conflict. The current war around Iran has drawn in Arab Gulf states — and these two neighbours may not be able to avoid becoming involved, too.
Amid Iran conflict, combative neighbours Armenia and Azerbaijan try to stay above the fray
Armenia and Azerbaijan, both bordering Iran, face potential involvement in regional conflicts amid escalating tensions. Regional instability could expose critical infrastructure in these nations to cyber or kinetic attacks, disrupting services or escalating violence. Diplomatic and military strategies must account for hybrid threats.